King City

Few cities in California have a history as closely tied to the Southern Pacific Railroad and valley agriculture as King City. Set in southern Monterey County’s Salinas Valley, the city developed after the railroad reached the area in the late 19th century, giving local ranches and farms access to wider markets. The Salinas River runs through the valley, while the Santa Lucia Range rises to the west. King City remains a service centre for the surrounding agricultural country and hosts the Salinas Valley Fair, a longstanding regional gathering. The Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum at San Lorenzo Park documents the tools, transport and domestic life that shaped the community. Browse other webcams across Monterey County and the Salinas Valley to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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