MontereyVirginia
Monterey is a town in and the county seat of Highland County, Virginia, United States. The population was 165 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Monterey
Set in the northern part of Virginia, Monterey is a tiny community counting 164 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Monterey is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 513 residents per square mile.
📰 Monterey News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Monterey Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Monterey — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Monterey
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Charles P. Jones Museum · Museum
- Eagle’s Sugar Camp · Attraction
- Morning Glories and Moonflowers · Attraction
- Puffenbarger Sugar Camp · Attraction
- Rexrode’s Sugar Orchard · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Monterey
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Monterey
- Highland Elementary
- Highland High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.