California · FIPS 06053 · County seat: Salinas
Monterey County, CA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Monterey County, California parcel data lives on the Monterey County parcel map. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Monterey County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Monterey County parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | maps.co.monterey.ca.us |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Salinas |
| Population | 430,723 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 3,282 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 06053 |
Who runs this map
It is a county-level map: Monterey County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Monterey County viewer
- Press the button above to open the county's own web map.
- Search for the property or pan and zoom to it.
- Click the lot to bring up what the county publishes about it.
- Look for print or measure tools if you need a quick map or rough size.
If an address search comes up empty, try the parcel number from a tax bill or deed instead, or click the lot on the map.
The county in brief
Monterey County had an estimated 430,723 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 3,282 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 131 people per square mile. That makes it number 21 out of 58 California counties by population. Another 489 square miles of water fall within its lines, according to Census mapping. Its county seat is Salinas.
Neighboring counties
Monterey County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
A note on accuracy
The lines you see online are approximate. They're good for finding a lot and its parcel number, but a legal boundary question needs the recorded plat or a surveyor.