Monterey County Travel Inspiration

These Monterey County trip reports, travel guides, stories, tips, and more are contributed by members of the Outbound community and our editors.

destinations
Slow Down and Explore Big Sur

Adventures await with Big Sur Lodge as your basecamp.
chillin
Over a Year after Massive Mudslide, Big Sur's Scenic Highway 1 Reopens

Who's ready for a road trip on the coast?
photography
Exploring Big Sur, a Photographer's Dream

Big Sur from Carmel to Pfeiffer State Park
backpacking
Making a Wrong Turn in Pinnacles National Park

A long hike turned into an even longer one. One wrong turn sent us on the other scenic route...
photography
5 Photos of Big Sur's Ever-Changing Seasons

There is no such thing as the perfect location in Big Sur.