This village features over 60 restaurants, hundreds of unique boutiques and shops and nearly 90 art galleries. Take a swim or relax on scenic Carmel Beach located right below the village. For other spectacular sights cruise further down Highway One to Big Sur, described as one of the greatest meetings of land and water in the world. On one side of the highway are the extraordinary Santa Lucia Mountains and on the other, spectacular views of the powerful, Pacific Ocean. Visit beautiful Pfeiffer Beach or check out the three state parks for the opportunity to view wildlife.
Temperatures vary throughout Monterey County.
The coastal areas have an average temperature of 57-degrees throughout the year. The spring and fall is ordinarily warm while January through April anticipate temperatures in the low 60s. And if you enjoy golf, kayaking, diving, snorkeling or hiking, this area of land and sea is a destination worth visiting. In Big Sur, Camp sites are offered in Andrew Molera State Park and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Myrtle Beach is one of the state s most popular attractions and attracts more than 12 million visitors each year.