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Lovers Point Park
Park
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more.
4.80 (7.4K reviews)
3
Asilomar State Beach
Public beach
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail.
4.80 (2.8K reviews)
5
Berwick Park
Park
1-acre park boasting ocean vistas, picnic spots & a grassy lawn, plus hiking & biking trails.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Point Pinos Lighthouse Reservation
Park
👍👍 Another spectacular view of the ocean. I cannot say enough about the Monterey scenic drive. It is so picturesque that photos simply don't do it justice. Nearly every stopping point has views that will take your breath away. No crowded So Cal beach experience here. Close your eyes, listen to the wave...
4.70 (151 reviews)
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Candy Cane Lane - Morse Dr.
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A very nice area to go for a walk with the family or by car to see the Christmas lights and the decorations.
4.60 (283 reviews)
9
Rip Van Winkle Open Space
Park
A narrow strip of forested terrain popular with hikers, joggers, bikers & off-leash dog walkers.
4.60 (150 reviews)
10
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
Nature preserve
Preserve with pine, cypress & eucalyptus trees sheltering thousands of monarch butterflies Oct–Mar.
4.50 (1.6K reviews)
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Caledonia Park
City park
👍👍 Cute park for kids big and small! Dogs aren't allowed though so bad for dog owners but good for not having to worry about your kid stepping in poop! The trees provide a lot of shade and it's fenced in so you don't have to worry about your kids running into the street either.
4.50 (163 reviews)
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George Washington Park
Park
👍 Really two parks in one. The north side is a wooded area, with rustic trails and lots of fallen trees. Dog owners let their dog run off-leash, so avoid the area if you're afraid of dogs. And the south section is a more traditional park, with picnic tables, a children's playground, and a nicely manic...
4.50 (122 reviews)