The best parks & outdoor spots in Monterey

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Laguna Grande Regional Park, Monterey side

Parks & Outdoors

Skip the crowds and slip into Laguna Grande Regional Park, Monterey Side for a low-key dose of greenery by the water. Perfect for a…

401 Virgin Ave

“Skip the crowds and slip into Laguna Grande Regional Park, Monterey Side for a low-key dose of greenery by the water. Perfect for a pre-work walk, a catch-up chat, or five quiet minutes that magically turn into thirty, it’s the kind of neighborhood calm you forget you needed.”

From the Monterey newsletter, August 6, 2026

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El Estero Park

Parks & Outdoors

Popular playground that's good for kids, with swans, geese and other birds.

725 Pearl St

“Popular playground that's good for kids, with swans, geese and other birds.”

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Del Monte Beach

Parks & Outdoors

Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas.

653 Del Monte Ave

“Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas.”

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