Location Overview:
Monterey is a city known for its sandy beaches, Spanish adobes, sweeping bay views and turquoise waters. At various times throughout its 150 year ...more
Fresh sea air. Rich natural beauty. Emerald green fairways and rustic country roads.
Monterey County, diamond of the Central Coast sparkles with a million possibilities.
Where do you want to go? What would you like to see? We've got it all.
You could sip champagne in a rose-covered courtyard cafe just steps from Carmel's pristine white beach. Or hike to a private blue lagoon. Explore John Steinbeck's tide pools off Cannery Row. Whale watch from the majestic Big Sur coast. Maybe you'd like to bask in an evening of Bach and five-star dining. Or have lapping waves lull you to sleep at one of Pacific Grove's seaside inns.
For business or vacation, paradise awaits. Charming, dazzling and oh-so-romantic, Monterey County has always been California's most enticing treasure.
Even seasoned travelers agree that Monterey County offers dining, lodging and scenic beauty that is unrivaled the world over. Here are just a few unforgettable experiences that await you...
Dinner for two in quaint downtown Carmel followed by a moonlit stroll on Carmel beach.
For nature lovers, it doesn't get any better than a hike around Point Lobos Preserve with its pristine lagoon and rich flora and fauna. Or keep driving south along the majestic coastline, then stop in Big Sur for sunny patio dining and breathtaking ocean vistas.
Maybe you're in the mood for a sea mist bike ride along the breakwater from Pacific Grove to historic Cannery Row and Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey.
If you really want to treat yourself, tee off at one of the world-famous Pebble Beach fairways, or take in the spectacular beauty of the 17-Mile Drive, where Mediterranean mansions still reflect turn-of-the-century old world elegance.
Warm, rustic Carmel Valley offers several wineries and inns; frequent stop-over destinations for celebrities seeking a weekend of pampered luxury.
Monterey County is also host to an array of cultural events, from year-round gala wine festivals, to the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, to summer musicals under the stars at the Forest Theater in Carmel.
www.montereyhotels.com, is the most up-to-date, on-line guide for your next central coast visit, designed for both vacationers and locals seeking new adventure. Enjoy!
Where do you want to go? What would you like to see? We've got it all.
You could sip champagne in a rose-covered courtyard cafe just steps from Carmel's pristine white beach. Or hike to a private blue lagoon. Explore John Steinbeck's tide pools off Cannery Row. Whale watch from the majestic Big Sur coast. Maybe you'd like to bask in an evening of Bach and five-star dining. Or have lapping waves lull you to sleep at one of Pacific Grove's seaside inns.
For business or vacation, paradise awaits. Charming, dazzling and oh-so-romantic, Monterey County has always been California's most enticing treasure.
Even seasoned travelers agree that Monterey County offers dining, lodging and scenic beauty that is unrivaled the world over. Here are just a few unforgettable experiences that await you...
Dinner for two in quaint downtown Carmel followed by a moonlit stroll on Carmel beach.
For nature lovers, it doesn't get any better than a hike around Point Lobos Preserve with its pristine lagoon and rich flora and fauna. Or keep driving south along the majestic coastline, then stop in Big Sur for sunny patio dining and breathtaking ocean vistas.
Maybe you're in the mood for a sea mist bike ride along the breakwater from Pacific Grove to historic Cannery Row and Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey.
If you really want to treat yourself, tee off at one of the world-famous Pebble Beach fairways, or take in the spectacular beauty of the 17-Mile Drive, where Mediterranean mansions still reflect turn-of-the-century old world elegance.
Warm, rustic Carmel Valley offers several wineries and inns; frequent stop-over destinations for celebrities seeking a weekend of pampered luxury.
Monterey County is also host to an array of cultural events, from year-round gala wine festivals, to the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, to summer musicals under the stars at the Forest Theater in Carmel.
www.montereyhotels.com, is the most up-to-date, on-line guide for your next central coast visit, designed for both vacationers and locals seeking new adventure. Enjoy!
