Monterey California Map

About Monterey, California

Monterey is a locality in Monterey County, California, United States. It has a population of 29,613. The population density is 1329.7 people per km². Monterey is located at 36.6002°N, 121.8947°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93943.

Monterey clings to the edge of a vast, cerulean Pacific, a place where the land surrenders to the sea in dramatic bluffs and hidden coves. It lies 2.9 miles west-south-west of Seaside, CA (from Seaside, CA: bearing 255°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-west of Marina. The air here carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the ocean's immensity, and the light, especially as it slants across the kelp forests offshore in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous, almost liquid quality. Rolling hills, cloaked in scrub oak and Monterey pine, frame the town, their muted greens and browns a gentle counterpoint to the vibrant blues and aquamarines of the bay. The shoreline itself is a mosaic of rugged rock formations, smooth, wave-worn pebbles, and stretches of sand that gleam under the sun, each an invitation to explore the meeting point of earth and water. The pulse of Monterey beats with the echoes of its past, a storied history that began with Spanish missionaries and flourished as a bustling canning and fishing hub, famously captured by the lyrical prose of John Steinbeck. The legacy of those seafaring days lingers in the weathered piers and the salty scent that still clings to Cannery Row, a vibrant testament to the town's industrious spirit. Today, the economy diversifies, with tourism taking a prominent role, drawing visitors to its world-renowned aquarium and the historic charm of its downtown. Yet, the ocean remains the lifeblood, its bounty and its breathtaking beauty continuing to define the character of Monterey and inspire those who call it home.

About This Monterey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monterey, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.600238, -121.894676. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Monterey and Monterey County.

Detailed location data for Monterey includes the ZIP code (93940), telephone area code (760), county seat of Monterey County (Salinas), and school district assignment (Monterey Peninsula Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Monterey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.