7.0 out of 10

Monterey County

Ranked 15th best county in California
36.31412 -121.324748

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Great for
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Clean & Green
  • Peace & Quiet
  • Safe & Sound
  • Neighborly Spirit
Not great for
  • Public Transport
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Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Singles
  • Beach Lovers

Best Cities in Monterey County

1

Monterey

3.5/5
"An Aquirium for Every Kind of Fish"
36.5855144657418 -121.867333477303

Unranked Cities in Monterey County

"Weekend cottage rental and wine"
36.4854592612092 -121.731736601255

Carmel

4.5/5
"Harrys Town"
36.5522487284848 -121.92082556349

Moss Landing

4.5/5
"Idyllic Beach Spot"
36.8047212054617 -121.787471100649
"Affordable beach town community"
36.5983857688554 -121.933058889316

Salinas

2.5/5
"It depends on neighborhood"
36.6865741279261 -121.644600120713

Seaside

2.5/5
"For Salty Students"
36.6212435910445 -121.836309740632

Soledad

2.5/5
"Hardly worthy of a review..."
36.4234910034351 -121.319140291919

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