Monterey, California

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Home to almost 30 thousand people, Monterey is the third largest city in Monterey County. In the heart of the Monterey Peninsula, it is the core of business, government, and financial services. Living in Monterey encapsulates the perfect marriage of urban and beach town living. Stretching across the cities 8.62 square miles, Monterey has 16 distinct and beautiful neighborhoods that range from historic to mid-century modern residences. Monterey is a prime location to enjoy countless activities - including visiting the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, exploring the over two miles of beaches, visiting Californias's first ever public library, and taking day trips to the surrounding towns such as Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Pacific Grove.

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Carmel-By-The-Sea

A short 15-minute drive from Monterey, you will find yourself in the charming beach town of Carmel-By-The-Sea. Reminiscent of a fairytale town, you will find adorable cottages, galleries, family-owned businesses, and sand-dune filled beaches. Carmel-By-The-Sea is a fantastic place to spend the day or evening and is a destination you don't want to miss out on.

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is most famously known for their state-of-the-art golf facilities. It is also home to one of the most famous scenic motorways in the world, 17-Mile Drive - where every direction offers views not offered in many places of the world. Other highlights of Pebble Beach include their Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance - a classic-car show - and Pebble Beach Food and Wine.

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove is well-known for their small-town hospitality and the people there exude friendliness. Major highlights of Pacific Grove include a monarch butterfly habitat sanctuary; sandy beaches; and the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the west coast.

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