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Monterey County, California packs the state's signature contrasts into one trip: the surf-lined Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, the cypress-framed walks near Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the steep, remote pull of Big Sur. From Asilomar State Beach and Point Lobos to Pine Ridge Trail and the route toward Sykes Hot Springs, Monterey County rewards hikers with ocean light, redwood shade, and raw Santa Lucia scenery.