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Spots in Monterey & Carmel, photographed by the people who stood there.

Monterey & Carmel here isn't a top-10 list — it's 36 real photographs pinned to the exact coordinates they were taken, clustered around Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove Acres and Del Monte Forest. Stairways, murals, rooftops, quiet corners: the places people actually photograph, mapped by the people who did.

36real spots, exact coordinates
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6travelers mapping it
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Monterey & Carmel on Photerra — the quick numbers: 36 real photo-spots at exact coordinates · mapped by 6 travelers · most-photographed area: Pebble Beach (6 photos) · newest spot added July 2026.

Pebble Beach

6 photo spots
Well-maintained public park with manicured lawns, mature trees, and modern institutional buildings under clear blue sky. — Pebble Beach, Monterey & Carmel
Well-maintained public park with manicured lawns, mature trees, and modern institutional buildings under clear blue sky.
Historic estate building with Mediterranean architecture and manicured grounds, photographed from the entrance… — Pebble Beach, Monterey & Carmel
Historic estate building with Mediterranean architecture and manicured grounds, photographed from the entrance…1700 17 Mile Dr
Manicured coastal golf course with iconic Monterey cypress trees overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the 17 Mile Drive. — Pebble Beach, Monterey & Carmel
Manicured coastal golf course with iconic Monterey cypress trees overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the 17 Mile Drive.
Rocky coastal cove with turquoise waters and forested headlands viewed from a clifftop viewpoint in Del Monte Forest… — Pebble Beach, Monterey & Carmel
Rocky coastal cove with turquoise waters and forested headlands viewed from a clifftop viewpoint in Del Monte Forest…

What travelers shoot here: landscapes · scenic views · parks · landmarks — most photographed in December.

Pacific Grove Acres

6 photo spots
Coastal cliffs with succulent plants overlooking a rocky shore and ocean at sunset in Pacific Grove, California. — Pacific Grove Acres, Monterey & Carmel
Coastal cliffs with succulent plants overlooking a rocky shore and ocean at sunset in Pacific Grove, California.
Coastal wildflower meadow at sunset in Pacific Grove, California, with cypress tree and ocean vista in distance. — Pacific Grove Acres, Monterey & Carmel
Coastal wildflower meadow at sunset in Pacific Grove, California, with cypress tree and ocean vista in distance.Ocean View Boulevard
Rocky coastal landscape with distinctive granite formations at sunset overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Grove… — Pacific Grove Acres, Monterey & Carmel
Rocky coastal landscape with distinctive granite formations at sunset overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Grove…Heart Shaped Rock-Love Rock
Rocky coastline with sandy beach and scattered boulders at Crespi Pond during golden hour sunset. — Pacific Grove Acres, Monterey & Carmel
Rocky coastline with sandy beach and scattered boulders at Crespi Pond during golden hour sunset.
Rocky coastal shoreline with stone fortification viewed from a seaside park promenade in Pacific Grove, California. — Pacific Grove Acres, Monterey & Carmel
Rocky coastal shoreline with stone fortification viewed from a seaside park promenade in Pacific Grove, California.Lovers Point Park

What travelers shoot here: scenic views · beaches · landmarks · landscapes — most photographed in December.

Across Monterey & Carmel

40 photo spots
Rugged coastal beach with driftwood and crashing waves among rocky outcrops along California's rocky shoreline. — Monterey & Carmel
Rugged coastal beach with driftwood and crashing waves among rocky outcrops along California's rocky shoreline.3157 17 Mile Dr
A dog digging in sand on a California coastal beach with rocky cliffs and breaking waves in the background. — Monterey & Carmel
A dog digging in sand on a California coastal beach with rocky cliffs and breaking waves in the background.Cabrillo Highway
Coastal cliffs and sandy beach with crashing waves viewed from the bluffs at Wilder Ranch State Park near Santa Cruz… — Monterey & Carmel
Coastal cliffs and sandy beach with crashing waves viewed from the bluffs at Wilder Ranch State Park near Santa Cruz…
Sea otter swimming in kelp-rich coastal waters viewed from a rocky shoreline in Monterey. — Monterey & Carmel
Sea otter swimming in kelp-rich coastal waters viewed from a rocky shoreline in Monterey.Cannery Row Suite H
Carmel Beach viewed from beneath coastal cypress trees, with white sand, turquoise waves, and headlands visible across… — Monterey & Carmel
Carmel Beach viewed from beneath coastal cypress trees, with white sand, turquoise waves, and headlands visible across…
Harbor seals resting on sandy beach at low tide near rocky outcrops and tidal pools along the California coast. — Monterey & Carmel
Harbor seals resting on sandy beach at low tide near rocky outcrops and tidal pools along the California coast.Santa Cruz
Rocky coastal cliffs with Monterey cypress trees overlooking the Pacific Ocean along California's Big Sur coastline. — Monterey & Carmel
Rocky coastal cliffs with Monterey cypress trees overlooking the Pacific Ocean along California's Big Sur coastline.Pebble Beach
Sandy beach with scattered rocks and gentle waves under clear blue sky, taken from the shoreline near Carmel-by-the-Sea. — Monterey & Carmel
Sandy beach with scattered rocks and gentle waves under clear blue sky, taken from the shoreline near Carmel-by-the-Sea.Golden Rectangle

What travelers shoot here: scenic views · beaches · beach & coast · landscapes — most photographed in December.

On the map

Spots travelers have mapped in Monterey & Carmel.

From the landmarks everyone knows to the corners nobody thought to list — real places the community has pinned, each with the photograph the traveler actually took, and growing as more share them.

Lone Cypress Point Lookout 5 spots Carmel-by-the-Sea 5 spots Garrapata Beach 4 spots Del Monte Forest 4 spots New Monterey 3 spots Lovers Point Park 2 spots Crespi Pond 2 spots Wilder Ranch State Park 2 spots Sunset Point Overlook 1 spot Carmel Beach 1 spot Alisomar State Marine Reserve 1 spot Garrapata Trail 1 spot Bixby Bridge 1 spot

Plus 19+ more spots across Monterey & Carmel — see every pin on the live map in the app, or browse all destinations.

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Monterey & Carmel spots, the quick version.

How many spots does Photerra have in Monterey & Carmel?

36 and counting — each one a real photo pinned to the exact coordinate it was taken. New spots appear as travelers share them.

Are these Monterey & Carmel spots on Google Maps?

Many aren't. Photerra's spots are photo-coordinates — viewpoints, benches, trailheads and corners with no business listing or address — so they don't show up on maps built from business directories.

How do I get to a spot with no address?

Open any spot in the Photerra app and tap once to launch Apple Maps, Google Maps, Uber or Lyft — we hand them the exact coordinates even when the place has no name.

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