Carmel and Monterey Area Welcome
An Insiders Guide to the Monterey Peninsula
by Rebecca L. Knight
Regardless of how you arrived on the Monterey Peninsula — via plane, train, automobile, or on bicycle — your visit here will reveal places of beauty and wonder that exist only in a few places in the world. This is a highly protected confluence of land, sea, and sky that attracts nature lovers, artists, poets, golfers, gastronomes, wine lovers, and history buffs who revel in the low-key but sophisticated spirit. Whether your visit is short or extended we hope that by viewing our magazine online you will be able to plan an incomparable experience.
PhotoCredit - Scott Campbell Photography
Carmel »»
Chic, artful, bohemian, and sophisticated is Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Monterey »»
Monterey was the first capital of California and calls itself the "Most Historic City in California."
Carmel Valley »»
Miles of golden hills studded with oak trees and meadows that burst with more than 2,000 species of wildflowers.
Pacific Grove »»
Monarch butterflies make the area their home. Enjoy the small-town vibe and the tranquility of the beach.
Pebble Beach »»
The ultimate setting for recreation, golf, and the social scene.
Big Sur »»
A ethereal world of dramatic beauty.
Moss Landing »»
Where antique hounds, gourmands, and environmentalists come to find their bliss.
Salinas »»
Where Steinbeck's literary works took root — California's 'salad bowl' to the world.
Monterey Bay Business Listings »»
