"Step onto our back deck and feel the cool, salty mist on your skin. Watch sea otters twirl through the kelp beds and jellies pulse like living light. Experience the magic of the ocean..."

"The unique appeal of this fabled street is what makes Cannery Row the most popular vacation destination on California’s Central Coast. With luxurious waterfront hotels, enticing restaurants and captivating boutiques, Cannery Row is the ideal place to soak up the culture and beauty of Monterey Bay."

"Downtown Monterey is a mecca of cultural and historical diversity which features a variety of dining options, retail stores, and entertainment. Its landscape combines the images of Monterey’s past and present by allowing its patrons to walk the streets once walked by great historical figures while experiencing the modern charm of the seaside town. While visiting downtown, visitors can enjoy a delicious meal, shop till they drop, or take a trip through time and experience the rich history downtown Monterey has to offer."

"Since February 1, 1855, its beacon has flashed nightly as a guide and warning to shipping off the rocky California coast."

"Point Lobos State Natural Reserve has often been called 'The crown jewel of the California State Park System.' Landscape Painter Francis McComas called Point Lobos 'the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.' "

"Nestled along California's scenic coast lies storybook Carmel-by-the-Sea with one-of-a-kind experiences around every corner. Transport yourself to another world in this one-square mile, fairytale village full of inspired restaurants, wine tasting, boutique shops, art galleries, a white-sand beach, and stunning scenery..."

"Tucked away in the sun-drenched foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, Carmel Valley offers a picturesque and relaxed setting for wine lovers to explore world-class wineries and intimate tasting rooms."