A genuine golfer's paradise, Monterey County is home to some of the most impressive fairways in the world, boasting more than 20 private and public courses throughout Carmel Valley and along the scenic coast of Monterey Bay. The iconic Pebble Beach network alone includes seven world-renowned golf courses speckled along a segment of the California coast highlighted by dramatic jagged cliffs, rocky coves, and thriving forests. Monterey County's finest courses consistently rank among the best in the nation, with accolades rising from the likes of Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, and Zagat's year after year.