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
- Capitola Rod & Custom Classic — September 27, 2026, Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010
- San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo — October 3, 2026, Bolado Park, Tres Pinos, CA 95075
- Open Studios Santa Cruz County — October 3, 2026, Studios countywide, Santa Cruz County
- Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Parade — October 10, 2026, Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
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- Whale Watching Season in Monterey Bay: A Month-by-Month Guide — Whale watching in Monterey Bay is a breathtaking experience that draws thousands of visitors each year. The di…
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