Discover the Monterey Bay
Your insider guide to the Central California coast — beaches, restaurants, hikes, whale watching, wine, and everything between Big Sur and Santa Cruz.
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Destination guides
- Aptos & Seacliff — Aptos & Seacliff: Coastal charm meets redwood serenity in Santa Cruz County.
- Ben Lomond & the San Lorenzo Valley — A serene mountain community offering nature, art, and rich history in the San Lorenzo Valley.
- Big Sur — The most dramatic 90 miles of coastline on earth
- Capitola — California's first seaside resort town — pastel colors, ocean views, and eternal summer
- Carmel Highlands & Point Sur — A coastal enclave of rugged beauty and serene landscapes along California's central coast.
- Carmel Valley — Carmel Valley offers sunny landscapes and rich agricultural heritage in Monterey County.
- Carmel-by-the-Sea — A fairytale village of art, architecture, and absolute beauty
- Castroville & the Artichoke Coast — A vibrant agricultural hub celebrating artichokes and rich coastal wetlands.
- Davenport & the North Coast — A coastal enclave where dramatic cliffs meet rich marine life and industrial history.
- Felton & the Redwood Mountains — A serene mountain community rich in redwood forests and local history.
Editor's picks
- Golden Key Realty and Home Loans — Golden Key Realty and Home Loans is an independent real estate brokerage in Salinas, one of the locally-owned …
- Clark Realty Builders — Clark Realty Builders is an independent real estate brokerage in Seaside, one of the locally-owned firms worki…
- Mission Village Realty — Mission Village Realty is an independent real estate brokerage in San Juan Bautista, one of the locally-owned …
- Segal Real Estate — Segal Real Estate is an independent real estate brokerage in Salinas, one of the locally-owned firms working a…
- Coastal Bay Real Estate — Coastal Bay Real Estate is an independent real estate brokerage in Santa Cruz, one of the locally-owned firms …
- Sherman and Boone Real Estate — Sherman and Boone Real Estate is an independent real estate brokerage in Capitola, one of the locally-owned fi…
- Buyers Real Estate — Buyers Real Estate is an independent real estate brokerage in Monterey, one of the locally-owned firms working…
- Vesuvio — Vesuvio is a vibrant Italian trattoria in the charming village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, featuring a popular rooft…
Upcoming events
- Big Sur Food & Wine Festival — November 6, 2026, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
- San Juan Bautista Olive Festival — November 7, 2026, Third St, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
- Monterey Bay Half Marathon — November 8, 2026, Monterey, CA 93940
- Christmas in the Adobes — December 5, 2026, Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA 93940
Travel itineraries
Latest local guides
- A Family Weekend in Watsonville: Lakes, Berries, Beaches, and Beer — Watsonville, located in the heart of Santa Cruz County, offers a plethora of family-friendly activities perfec…
- Holiday Events in Monterey Bay: A Complete December Guide — As the holiday season approaches, Monterey Bay transforms into a winter wonderland filled with festive cheer, …
- Where to Scuba Dive on the Monterey Peninsula — The Monterey Peninsula offers scuba divers an incredible underwater experience, highlighted by kelp forests, d…
- A Carmel Arts Walk: From Forest Theater to Tor House — Carmel-by-the-Sea, a charming seaside village on California's Big Sur coast, is renowned for its rich cultural…