Close to San Francisco you can take day trips to the city and return to an uncrowded seaside town for the evening. There is a large aquarium near the ocean which is state of the art, educational and down right fun. A historical main strip called Cannery Row beckons the visitor to it's shops and galleries.
Forests are nearby as is a plethora of other activities.
Monterey is one of upper central California's premier dive locations. The area offers many bed and breakfasts that cater to divers. There are several local dive stores and charter operations. Being an exposed peninsula, the Monterey area has good visibility and many marine animals that can be found nowhere else in such profusion. You can click on one of the items below or return to the main menu.