Spotting scopes and monoculars are designed to bring distant land-based objects closer. Spotting scopes usually offer a more stable foundation than a binocular with the high magnification of a telescope. Our spotting scopes are ideally suited for such fun activities as long distance bird and whale watching, nature studies, telephotography, scenic observing, long distance microscopy, beginning astronomy, and surveillance. We offer superior quality spotting scopes from all of the best spotting scope and monocular manufacturers - Alpen Spotting Scopes, Apogee Spotting Scopes, ATN Spotting Scopes, Audubon Spotting Scopes, BSA Spotting Scopes,Barska Spotting Scopes, Burris Spotting Scopes, Brunton Spotting Scopes, Bushnell Spotting Scopes, Celestron Spotting Scopes, Carson Spotting Scopes, Eagle Optics Spotting Scopes, Konus Spotting Scopes, Kowa Spotting Scopes, LOMO Spotting Scopes, Leica Spotting Scopes, Leupold Spotting Scopes, Meade Spotting Scopes, Meopta Spotting Scopes, Minox Spotting Scopes, Night Detective Spotting Scopes, Nikon Spotting Scopes, Pentax Spotting Scopes, Remington Spotting Scopes, Swift Spotting Scopes, Simmons Spotting Scopes, Swarovski Spotting Scopes, Tasco Spotting Scopes, Vanguard Spotting Scopes, Vixen Spotting Scopes, Vivitar Spotting Scopes, Vortex Spotting Scopes, Weaver Spotting Scopes, Yukon Spotting Scopes, Zhumell Spotting Scopes, Zeiss Spotting Scopes. We offer spotting scopes in all price ranges. We carry a huge selection of monoculars from discount / sale priced, tiny and super inexpensive pocket scopes made by Bushnell, LOMO, ATN, Konus, and Tasco to the top of the line pocket monoculars from Nikon and Carl Zeiss.  We always keep a huge stock of spotting scopes in all aperture sizes, from 25mm to all the way to our large and powerful 100mm spotting scopes from Barska, Celestron, Yukon, and Pentax. 

Hundreds of multipurpose spotting scope models are in stock for all spotting scope applications.  Most of our large aperture spotting scopes, as well as our astronomical refractor & Maksutov telescopes, can serve double duty and work well for both terrestrial and astronomical observations - Meade ETX Spotting Scopes and Celestron Spotting Scopes are bright enough for astronomers and powerful enough for long range boat and wale watching!

We offer a great selection of superb waterproof hunting spotting scopes including Leopold, Swarovski, Zeiss, Meopta, Simmons, Nikon Spotting Scopes, and, of course, Bushnell hunting spotting scopes which are compact, light, very portable, and come with bright optics that will work great in the twilight of dawn or dusk! Hunters love spotting scopes that combine comfortable viewing with rugged construction, and these spotters are simply unbeatable for the price.

Are you an avid birder? High quality ED glass Swift Spotting Scopes, Swarovski Spotting Scopes, Leica Spotting Scopes, Brunton Spotting Scopes, TeleVue Scopes, Vixen Spotting Scopes and Kowa spotting scopes are super popular birding spotting scopes in the birdwatching community.
We pride ourselves for superb customer service and we make sure our customers get the best prices with quick free UPS Ground shipping! Looking for the best bang for your buck? Our massive selection of Bushnell, Barska, Bausch & Lomb, LOMO, Konus, and Yukon are probably the best value in their corresponding price categories. If you are less concerned with price and want one of the best spotting scopes in the world, we are an Authorized US Internet Dealer for Zeiss Spotting Scopes, Leica Spotting Scopes, along with the absolute best, Swarovski spotting scopes.  Every spotting scope comes with a full US Warranty.

Want to capture the moment? We offer a wide selection of spotting scope camera adapters for digiscoping for most of our spotting scope models.  Need to capture video with simultaneous visual and electronic monitoring? Make sure to check out our digital spotting section and our digital binoculars - we have incredible deals on digital spotting scopes.  Also, see our complete selection of eyepieces, tripods, and other spotting scope accessories.

A military spotting scope is widely used by Military, Law Enforcement and SWAT teams. OpticsPlanet now offers military spotting scopes by Bushnell and Leupold.
Have an awesome ocean, mountain, or penthouse  view?  We offer a large selection of bright, powerful, and elegant Long-Range Observation Binoculars, and the Oberwerk 25/40x100mm Military Observation Binoculars is our favorite because of its great optics and timeless appearance that decorators love.

Need help figuring out spotting scope specs or need a better understanding of a Spotting Scope? Then take a look at our What is a Spotting Scope article and our Spotting Scope Basics guide!

Having a difficult time picking the right spotting scope for target practice? Then read our "Spotting Scopes For Target Shooting" article which will surely be a great help.

Want to find out more about a monocular? Take a glance at this "What is a Monocular?" article.

Not sure what to buy? Look at Spotting scope bestsellers and Staff Picks and spotting scopes reviews in our forum, or use our Spotting Scope Selector below to pick the right model for you!