Between Los Angeles and San
Francisco on the Pacific Ocean lies the California Central Coast. The cities and townships here are well known, and their names—Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, Big Sur—invoke thoughts of the Spanish influence that settled the area (continue...)
Glorious sunsets, cloudless skies, rolling surf and golden sand; alone, these elements add up to paradise. Monterey, California, has all of these assets and more. Offshore, the National Marine Sanctuary hosts whales, otters and other sea creatures, and inland the area offers phenomenal views of vineyards, adobe homes and historical sights. (continue...)
