Of course, golfing is huge in Monterey, with Spyglass, Pebble Beach, and many others. Favorite Thing We love living in Monterey. It is a small safe town to raise your families in. Everything is about a 10 minute drive, and can easily include a day at the beach, shopping, the Aquarium, hiking, parks, etc. The residents are very friendly, and proud of the community.
Crime is very low.
Through the parks and recreation department you can involve yourself and your family in everything from kayaking to scuba diving. Carmel is a beautiful city with just as many things to do as Monterey. Carmel is about a 10 minute drive from Monterey. With the outdoor activities, mild weather, and small home town feeling, this is a wonderful place to live. And if it gets too slow for you, San Francisco is a couple hours away.