2–3 DAYS

70 MILES/115KM

GREAT FOR...

BJG

BEST TIME TO GO

August to October

for sunniest skies;

December to April for

whale-watching.

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ESSENTIAL

PHOTO

Pebble Beach’s

trademarked lone

cypress tree.

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BEST FOR

FAMILIES

Spend the day at

the Monterey Bay

Aquarium.

PAUL CHINN / SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE / CORBIS ©

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Around Monterey

& Carmel

Briny sea air and drifting fog define Monterey, a fishing village

that holds relics of California’s Spanish and Mexican past. As

you explore, witness the scenery lauded by artists and writers.

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Pacific

Grove

Carmel

Valley

Moss

Landing

Cannery

Row

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Point Lobos State

Natural Reserve

Oceanfront trails for

wildlife watchers

25 miles

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Erstwhile bohemian

artists’ village with a

gorgeous mission

17 miles

Monterey

Maritime port

evokes Spanish

and Mexican

colonial history

0 miles

17 -Mile Drive

Ocean-view toll road to

ritzy Pebble Beach

9 miles

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS