MONTEREY PENINSULA AND BIG SUR

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
Just outside the south gate of Pebble Beach, at the tail end of 17-Mile Drive, is the storybook village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Its white sand beaches, tree-lined streets and fairy-tale houses have made it an inspiration to poets and artists for years. Visitors will delight year-round in its charming shops, art galleries, restaurants and bakeries.


MONTEREY
The days of Steinbeck's Cannery Row still echo along the famous waterfront of Monterey's boat harbor. The first capital of California, Monterey now boasts a thriving downtown and world-famous aquarium.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Open every day except Dec. 25
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Daily
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Summer & Holidays

PACIFIC GROVE
Located next to Monterey, Pacific Grove, first developed in the 1800s, is a historic town complete with Victorian homes and seaside cottages.

The Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary is open during the wintering season from October through early-March. The Sanctuary is located at Lighthouse Avenue & Ridge Road.

POINT LOBOS AND BIG SUR
The 26-mile drive from Carmel down the coast along Highway 1 to Big Sur is a must-do. The breathtaking views are worth the hairpin turns. Stop at Point Lobos for a picnic or a stroll along the dramatic cliffsides.


WINE TASTING
The Monterey region has 200 years of wine growing history. Many area wineries are open for wine-tasting.