The vast, pristine and gorgeous Fort Ord Dunes State Beach in Monterey County is often devoid of people or nearly so, and therefore makes a great escape into sustained and cherished solitude. Now Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone!

Stock photo: The vast, pristine and gorgeous Fort Ord Dunes State Beach in Monterey County is often devoid of people or nearly so, and therefore makes a great escape into sustained and cherished solitude. Now Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone! was taken by purpleavacado .