Del Monte Forest California Map
Explore Del Monte Forest, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Del Monte Forest, California
| City | Del Monte Forest |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Monterey County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 36.586349 |
| Longitude | -121.947456 |
| Population | 4,204 |
| Density | 202.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 93953 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| County Seat | Salinas |
| School District | Carmel Unified School District |
About Del Monte Forest, California
Del Monte Forest is a locality in Monterey County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,204. The population density is 202.2 people per km². Del Monte Forest is located at 36.5863°N, 121.9475°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93953.Del Monte Forest unfolds as a dense, cloistered expanse where the scent of salt air drifts inland to meet the resinous perfume of ancient evergreens. It lies 2.8 miles southwest of Pacific Grove, CA (from Pacific Grove, CA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-southwest of Seaside. Seal Rock Creek carves a quiet, persistent path through the terrain, its waters feeding the stillness of Forest Lake, which reflects the heavy, shifting mantle of fog that frequently rolls in from the Pacific Ocean. While the distant Coast Ranges remain veiled in a pale, hazy blue on the horizon, the immediate landscape is characterized by rugged, wind-sculpted vegetation that clings to the earth. The light here possesses a particular, liquid quality, softening the sharp edges of the forest floor and turning the late afternoon shadows into pools of cool, muted gray.
Del Monte Forest maintains a character defined by its preservation of wild, untamed spaces, serving as a sanctuary that encompasses the protected grounds of Indian Village. The local economy is inextricably linked to the stewardship of this environment, supporting a rhythm of life that prioritizes seclusion and a profound connection to the natural world. Residents and visitors alike navigate the quietude of the landscape, occasionally venturing toward the coastline to catch sight of Seal Rock rising from the surf, or perhaps embarking on the longer journey to the Cypress Grove Trail for a more deliberate exploration of the region. Despite the proximity to the bustling pace of modern development, daily life in Del Monte Forest remains anchored by the seasonal cycles of the woodland and the persistent, rhythmic pulse of the tides.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Del Monte Forest Foundation Private Conservation Land (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 303° NW
- SFB Morse Botanical Reserve (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 050° NE
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.9 mi, 281° W
- California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 0.9 mi, 280° W · 8,946 acres
- Bird Rock Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 1.0 mi, 290° W
- Seal Rock (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 277° W
- Images of Pebble Beach (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 187° S
- Yadon Plaque (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 132° SE
- Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 1.3 mi, 183° S
- Huckleberry Hill Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 057° NE
- Lone Cypress (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 219° SW
- Rip Van Winkle Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 032° NE
- The Christmas Tree (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 030° NE
- Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 069° E
- Asilomar State Beach (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 015° N
- Amsterdam (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 146° SE
- Richard Macdonald (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 148° SE
- Weston (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 147° SE
- Center for Photographic Art (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 149° SE
- Forest Theater (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 143° SE
- Dr. Gary A. Kildall - IEEE Milestone In Electrical Engineering And Computing (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 027° NE
- Pacific Grove Art Center (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 035° NE
- Golden State Theatre (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 073° E
- Osio Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.1 mi, 072° E
- Alvarado Gallery (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 070° E
- Glass Bottom Boat (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 033° NE
- Carmel River State Beach (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 166° S
- Cannery Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 060° NE
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 177° S
- Fort Ord National Monument (National Monument) — 7.0 mi, 084° E · 15k acres
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About This Del Monte Forest Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Del Monte Forest, California. Coordinates: 36.586349, -121.947456. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Del Monte Forest includes the ZIP code (93953), telephone area code (760), county seat of Monterey County (Salinas), and school district assignment (Carmel Unified School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
