town.monterey

lodging
One of the most visited California coastal towns, Monterey California is not only beautiful & scenic, but the locale offers many possibilities for outdoor recreation & ways to discover marine life up close. The coastline is full of State Parks & State Beaches, many of which have campgrounds that are reservable.

elevation: 25'

population: 32,000

zip code: 93940

Coastal

terrain:
Beach front cliffs on peninsula & large Bay

location:
Monterey County
S of Santa Cruz
off Hwy. 1

= MRY

recreation:

Biking & Rentals

Beaches

Golf

Swimming

hiking

FisherMans Wharf

Village Shops

Marina

State Beach Campgrounds

17 Mile Drive

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Manresa State Beach

Campgrounds
To make a campground reservation nearby click below

description:
city on the peninsula; with plenty of history; abundance of restaurants, shops & galleries.

local links:

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
380 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940
831-648-5360
http://www.mpcc.com

A Divers Guide to Monterey County, California

Amazon.com's Price: $19.95

Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Monterey Peninsula & Northern California (Pisces Guides)

Life in a California Mission: Monterey in 1786 : The Journals of Jean Francois De LA Perouse

Amazon.com's Price: $8.76

Monterey: Furnishings of California's Spanish Revival

Amazon.com's Price: $37.96

The First Suburban Chinatown: The Remarking of Monterey Park, California (Asian American History & Cultu)

Amazon.com's Price: $28.95

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