Coastal

terrain:
Beach front cliffs on peninsula & large Bay


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location:
Monterey County
S of Santa Cruz
off Hwy. 1

= MRY

recreation:

Biking & Rentals

Beaches

Kayaking & Rentals

Golf

La Posada Candlelight Parade

Monterey Jazz Festival

Scuba diving

Swimming

hiking

FisherMans Wharf

Village Shops

Marina

State Beach Campgrounds

17 Mile Drive

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Manresa State Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Fort Ord National Monument

Ventana Wilderness

Monterey Bay Aquarium

monterey campgrounds

Manresa State Beach Camping
New Brighton State Beach Camp
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground
Sunset State Beach Camping
Fremont Peak State Park Camp
Arroyo Seco Campground
Monterey Bay KOA RV Camp

description:
Historic, coastal, port city on peninsula; with lively wharf scene and plenty of ocean access; abundance of restaurants, shops & galleries. Large aquarium open to the public.

nearby towns:

Pacific Grove

Carmel

Big Sur

Santa Cruz

Watsonville

Pebble Beach

Marina

Moss Landing

Salinas

local links:

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
380 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940
831-648-5360
https://www.montereychamber.com/

Loulou's Griddle In the Middle
CSU Monterey Bay
Monterey County Visitors Bureau
Serendipity Organic Farms
Montrio Bistro
MHAA: Salvador Dalí
Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive
ALBA Organics
Monterey Organic Mushrooms
Farmers Market: FRI 10AM
Alvarado Street Brewery
Peninsula Bike Works

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