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Big Sur
Stunning views abound at this famous tourist locale
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Carmel
An artistic community rich with natural beauty
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Marina
A diverse and dynamic city noted for its extreme sports
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Monterey
Rich with history, this artistic community is home to many notable attractions
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Moss Landing
Quaint and historic town with small-town charm and relaxing features
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Pacific Grove
One of America’s “last hometowns”, noted for its historic sites and Victorian homes
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Pebble Beach
Most famous for its world-class golf and rocky coast
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Sand City
A relatively new city, this small community features stunning views and spectacular dunes
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Seaside
A growing coastal community, offering the prefect location to sit back and unwind
Articles
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These 8 Seaside Towns In California Are Wonderfully Charming
California has more to see than Los Angeles and San Francisco. Up and down the coast, there are dozens of small towns where you can find ocean views and a […]
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Ticks at California Beaches
It’s pretty common to see the words ticks and Lyme Disease used in the same sentence. Unfortunately, like cancer almost everyone knows someone who has contracted Lyme Disease (the author […]
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California Beaches Where You Can Find Sea Glass
Finding sea glass, colorful pieces of glass that have tumbled naturally in the ocean surf, is one of the best rewards of beachcombing. Like finding seashells, sand dollars, agates, and […]
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The Best Hidden Beaches of California
California has a unique rugged and irregular coastline that hides coves and even long stretches of sand from passers-by. These are the hidden beaches of California. We have traveled up […]
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10 Strange Things Found on California Beaches
Over years of traveling the California Coast to visit beaches, we have discovered so many amazing places and also some strange things. We wanted to share pictures and stories about […]
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Fishing at Central California Beaches
The Central California Coast has many places where you can fish right from shore (scroll down to see a list). There are several ways to fish at these beaches including […]
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Best Backroads near the Central California Coast
California’s central coast has backroads that few tourists ever get to see. Sure a drive down the Big Sur Coast is about as good as it gets from a pure […]
Maps
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The Historic Fishing Piers in California
Fishing has always been a big coastal activity in California, long before surfing became popular in the 1960’s. During the second half of the 1800’s and in the early 1900’s […]
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Best Sand Dunes on the California Coast
Sand dunes are diverse natural habitats that can be sources of endless fun whether it is hiking or just playing around. California has dunes all along its Pacific Ocean shoreline […]
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The Big Sur Coast Must-See Beaches
Big Sur might be the most beautiful coastline in the entire country. When many people think of the California Coast they have visions of driving down the highway in the Big Sur […]
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Map of Shipwrecks You Can See in California
California is home to hundreds of shipwrecks that occurred over the years from the broad sandy beaches of Southern California to the rugged rocky coastline of Northern California. Some of […]
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The Missions of California
California has 21 historic Spanish missions from San Diego to Sonoma in the northern San Francisco Bay Area. Most were built during the late 1700’s, with the two northernmost being […]
Attractions
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Nacimiento-Fergusson Road
Nacimiento-Fergusson Road is quite an adventure. It starts at the Big Sur Coast on Highway 1 between Gorda Springs Resort and Lucia Lodge and climbs steeply up to many viewpoints in the […]
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New Camaldoli Hermitage
The New Camaldoli Hermitage is open for daily visits to their bookstore from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or to attend their Eucharist (Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper). The […]
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Elkhorn Slough Safari
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Moss Landing Whale Watching Tours
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Locke-Paddon Wetland Community Park
Hotels
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Monterey Dunes Vacation Rentals
Monterey Dunes is a hidden coastal housing development near the center of Monterey Bay where vacation rentals are your only option for lodging. Many of the condo units here are […]
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Ventana Inn Resort & Spa
Nestled on a hillside overlooking the dramatic Pacific coastline, Ventana Big Sur is a luxurious Big Sur resort offering the ultimate in accommodations for those seeking a romantic getaway, luxurious escape or a relaxing vacation.
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Pajaro Dunes Vacation Rentals
Pajaro Dunes is a rural coastal community on Monterey Bay between Moss Landing and Aptos. Watsonville is just five miles inland and is the closest place for restaurants, stores, and […]
