The best beaches in California, a city like Monterey or as part of an extensive California Road Trip; This is the kind of place that will leave you spoiled for choice.
Carmel By The Sea
Garrapata State Park
Partington Cove
Salmon Creek Falls
San Carpoforo Creek Beach
Elephant Seal Vista Point
Monterey
Point Lobos State Natural Preserve
Point Lobos State Natural Preserve will be one of the first (or last) spots you visit when driving the Big Sur.