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THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
The
Monterey Peninsula has a beauty that entices
visitors from all over the world. Monterey is
located along the central coast of California
about 120 miles south of San Francisco.
The Monterey Peninsula is one of the most scenic
areas of the world offering great ocean vistas
and the famed 17-mile drive, a coastal toll road
that offers breathtaking views of the bountiful
Pacific Ocean and the rolling green hills of the
world famous Pebble Beach and Spyglass Golf
Courses. The Monterey Peninsula is one of
the most diverse and beautiful areas on the
California Coast. Its many colorful cities and
historic locations make it an ideal getaway.
DESTINATIONS
Monterey
was the first capital of California before The
State became part of the United States, so
Monterey is considered a historic town.
Monterey features an array of fine restaurants,
boutiques, galleries, B&Bs, inns, and a
multitude of recreation activities.
Monterey offers one of the finest marine biology
facilities in the world, The Monterey Bay
Aquarium. Whale watching is a favorite as
California Grey Whales, Humpbacks, and Blue
Whales cruise by the California Coast.
Monterey is host to a wide variety of festivals
and world class events including The Monterey
Jazz Festival, The Monterey Blues Festival,
Cherries Jubilee, The Monterey Wine Festival.
Nearby, Laguna Seca Raceway, offers awesome
motoring events such as NASCAR and Motorcross.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, is a quaint coastal
town with a population of 5,000 residents. By
the 1920's Carmel had already achieved its
international reputation as an artists' colony
frequented by the likes of John Steinbeck.
Carmel's biggest attractions are the downtown
shopping district and its white sand beaches.
Pacific Grove is known for its thriving
population of Monarch butterflies which migrate
to the coastal town every year. A stroll through
the PG neighborhoods reveals many turn of the
century Victorian homes. History buffs can visit
the Point Piños Lighthouse, the oldest operating
facility of its kind on the California coast.
The world famous 17-Mile Drive starts in Pacific
Grove.
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