A total of almost 100,000 acres were listed for sale in Monterey County, California, recently, representing a total value of approximately $1 billion in Monterey County farms and ranches for sale. Monterey County ranks 21st in the El Dorado State based on the total acres of land for sale among the 58 counties in California. Of all locations in Monterey County with farms, ranches, hunting land and other land for sale, Carmel Highlands had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important contributors to the Monterey County economy. Monterey County is California's 17th biggest county (3,771 square miles). It's located in the Central Coast California region of the state.