One and One make two, which is why the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau is highlighting 11 romantic places to propose in Monterey, California.

Spark the heart, renew vows or lure a loved one to Monterey, California; a enchanted paradise perfect for a proposal. From sunset kayak tours to Lover's Point or a Big Sur marriage purification hike to a rose-strewn beachfront bonfire delivered by a personal love valet, the options for fanning the flames are endless in Monterey. Make like the whales or migrating Monarchs and indulge in the area's pristine setting with nearly 20 attractions pert and ready to roll this February. From movie tours with a romantic twist to sunset kayak tours and stints on the sea, the options for couples chasing cupid are endless.

Adding a special twist to the mix the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau that request romantic minded proposers to upload their best Monterey County Proposal Images to their Flickr group, http://www.flickr.com/groups/seemonterey . The best proposal image will be deemed the winner on February 13th and will receive exclusive Monterey County prizes. Learn more about contest rules by visiting www.SeeMonterey.com .

* On a Golf Course, Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, Poppy Hills : If she loves you for who you are, golf and all, then Monterey County may be the place to propose for you. Perhaps most famous for our over 25 golf courses, offering numerous holes by where you could propose-- that would be over 450, to choose from. However, if golf is not in the lineup for marriage proposal day, then take her to the fireplace at the Inn at Spanish Bay, and wait for the bagpiper to begin his famous tune, order up a drink from Roy's and perhaps some oysters on the half shell and prepare to pop the question.

 * Proposals on a Beach, Carmel's White Sand Beach, Julia Pfeiffer State Beach, Carmel Monastery Beach, SCUBA diving off of San Carlos Beach, Sunset Sail through the Sanctuary : Carmel's white sand beach at the bottom of Ocean Avenue with a bonfire and a wedding ring is all it would take for him to say yes. Show him your down to earth side when you pack a picnic and head down to the shore for a beach bonfire with some s'mores, and after he says, yes, bring a blanket for a little romp in the sand! By day, Carmel's Monastery beach offers views and ambience, or head further South to Julia Pfeiffer State Beach and propose with a waterfall for background music. For those more adventuresome, SCUBA dive off of San Carlos Beach in Monterey and propose underwater, but don't forget the waterproof camera! Or you can book a romantic sunset sail with wine and picnic provided; just bring the groom, and the ring.

* Proposals at a Famous Landmark, Bixby Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row : If a Famous Landmark is where you want to make your marriage proposal mark, then Monterey County is the place to be. With the background images such as famous Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf or Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, the backdrop for your photos will be fabulous. Reserve a lavish room overlooking the water at InterContinental The Clement Monterey. Call ahead to schedule a couple's massage in the on-site Energia Spa; for dinner, book a quiet corner table at The C Restaurant overlooking the Monterey Bay. Sleep late and order breakfast in bed, and then spend the afternoon exploring the art galleries and boutiques that line Cannery Row. Where once tons of sardines were shipped daily, now thousands of visitors enjoy the Wharf's theater, its many retail shops, and charter boats offering sport fishing, whale watching and harbor cruises.

 * Proposals at a Winery, Château Julien, Bernard us Lodge, Ventana Vineyards: Need to imbibe with some liquid fortification prior to the proposal? Then perhaps fortify yourself with a bit of wine tasting prior to the engagement at Château Julien which dominates 16 acres at the foot of the majestic Carmel Valley Mountains. The winery boasts breathtaking vistas of the lush green valley where sunsets are unforgettable and rainbows bounce off the hills. At Ventana Vineyards you can enjoy award-winning wines at the new tasting bar, located in the Ventana barn among the tanks and barrels. Bernardus Lodge is nestled among the oaks and vineyards of scenic Carmel Valley, before the proposal you can savor the gracious intimacy of a resort with epicurean flair and A vintage wine and cheese welcome.

* From on High, Pinnacles, Big Sur Hikes, Aerial Sightseeing Tour: If pumping blood is a part of the package for you, then a hike up Pinnacles National Monument and repel back down, but don't drop the ring on your way! Opened in 1908, the monument is a true character builder for hikers, climbers and nature lovers this may be the answer for your marriage proposal. Or perhaps by tapping into the Esalen and Salinan Indian rituals would do the trick with a guided hike and marriage purification ceremony deep in the redwood forest at the largest waterfall on the coast If you need to go higher still, then perhaps a sunset airplane tour of the coast, aerial tours showcase the spectacular coastline and scenery of Monterey County, including the Monterey Bay and Big Sur. 

* Proposals at a Restaurant, Fandango Restaurant, The Sardine Factory, Pacific's Edge Restaurant, Aubergine : If romantic candle light and a view of your soon to be betrothed eyes is all it takes, then a restaurant proposal may be in the works for you. With The Sardine Factory Fandango, Pacific's Edge or Aubergine as a milieu, and everything from oysters to artichokes, these amorous edibles may stimulate both palate and libido before the engagement. The award-winning Sardine Factory's four-course menu is a test tour of the Greek goddess' favorites, featuring abalone bisque, Passionate Pomegranate sorbet served in an ice swan, a duo of filet mignon and prawns with wild love mushrooms and chocolate cake with truffle cream. Pacific's Edge Restaurant in the Carmel Highlands is a glass-walled restaurant with spectacular ocean vistas and a regional menu. Or try Aubergine restaurant that features an intimate setting and an underground wine cellar boasting the restaurant's 4,500 bottle collection.

 * Marriage Proposals at a Point, Point Lobos, Lovers Point, Point Pinos, Rocky Point : Point Lobos has been called "the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world" and "the crown jewel of the State Park system." These vistas and wildlife are well suited for a proposal and picture to prove it. The beacons of light that emanate from the Central Coast's lighthouses have saved many a sailor from death at the foot of the formidable cliffs that give the coast its spectacular beauty and can shine the light on your true love. The Point Sur Light station, in Big Sur, perches 361 feet atop a volcanic rock with an unparalleled view of the coast. This self-sufficient light station has been part of the Big Sur coast for 110 years. Only those with fortitude should brave the one-mile hike that climbs 300 feet and ends with a 65-step staircase. Point Pinos Lighthouse was built in 1855, and is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast and is on the National Register of Historic Places; correlate this to your love will stand the test of time From a spectacular ocean-front restaurant in Monterey County diners watch for spouting whales and discover sea lions, otters, and pelicans after sunset you can observe the rocks, the cliffs, and the water illuminated by powerful floodlights and then she can see the sparkling diamond after you propose at Rocky Point.

* Marriage Proposal at a Mission, Royal Presidio, Carmel Mission Basilica, Soledad Mission : Royal Presidio in downtown Monterey bears many names and a substantial weight of history. With a complete renovation and restoration this is the perfect backdrop to remember the old and ring in the new. From its founding on June 3, 1770, this chapel has accompanied Monterey on its path through history and after your proposal could be a part of your history. Today, Mission Carmel is open for visitors and services; an excellent museum in the original padres residence displays relics of the padres, mission life, and California's oldest library. In the Salinas River valley, 3 miles south of the town of Soledad and 1 mile west of U.S. Highway 101 lies the Soledad Mission wander the mission grounds and pop the question.

 * Marriage Proposals at the Zoo, Wild Things, Condor Camp, Monterey Bay Aquarium : Monkeying around is redefined at Wild Things, an exotic animal training facility housing 100+ animals on 50 acres of rugged outback. Set in Steinbeck country just outside the city of Salinas, this working facility and rescue camp offers a deluxe seven-hour Walk with the Animals program.  Also allowed: monkey play dates or quality time fluffing up the lions.  Perhaps have an elephant deliver the ring at your safari-style suite on a remote savanna, with your breakfast delivery. It's not often an area can lay claim to being a hotbed for wintering eagles. 

Enter Lake San Antonio and its annual Eagle Watch Tours that kick off every January.   Known as one of the largest bald and golden eagle winter habitats in Central California, this region's bonanza of fresh fish, mild climate and limited human impact make the 17-mile long lake and environs a hot ticket from November to April with birds migrating south from Alaska, British Columbia and Oregon.  The 2 ½ hour tours run January and February aboard a 56-foot boat that enables visitors an insider's perch.  Moss Landing is another hot spot for birders; pack the binoculars and the ring for a fine feathered getaway.

* Marriage Proposals in a Garden Earthbound Farms, Bernardus Lodge, Butterfly Sanctuary, Orientations Chinese Garden at the Marsh Building, Adobe Garden (Custom House Plaza) : If she gave you butterflies in your stomach from the first moment you saw her, then propose at the Monarch Grove Sanctuary for an up close peek at thousands of butterflies.  Tucked into a residential enclave in Pacific Grove, this free frolic is a top winter spot for Monarchs who flutter as far as 2,000 miles at a height of 10,000 feet. 

Led by the earth's magnetic field and position of the sun, each year new butterflies arrive en masse to cluster in the pine and eucalyptus trees from October to February.  Or you can bring your sweetheart to the Picket Fence at Casa del Oro Complex next to Pacific House and wander the Sensory Garden in the plaza, the Herb Garden that lies in front of it or the Casa del Oro Garden located at the corner of Pacific and Scott Streets in Monterey, pick one and pop the question.