Jason & Leigh Ann's place was perfect! It's right on the beach and the area is very quiet. They provided everything we would need for the stay and plenty of extras such as kites, shovels & buckets for the kids to play in the sand, tennis rackets, and even a bottle of wine for us grown ups.
We picked the location because it was right between Monterey/Carmel and Santa Cruz. When we weren't on the beach, it was easy to make a quick trip to either location to go the boardwalk, aquarium, 17-mile drive, etc.
If you are looking for a place that's away from the touristy areas, but still close enough to access everything, then this is perfect!