Monterey Peninsula

The Monterey Peninsula boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the state of California along with some of the best cities to reside.

Sunny Carmel Valley boasts moderately warm temperatures year-round with championship golf courses and several world-class resorts. It is nestled in the towering Santa Lucia mountain range (excellent for hiking trails and horseback riding along the willow-lined banks of the Carmel River). In addition, the charming and quiet Village has fine dining, premier wine tasting, art galleries, antique shops and more. For more information, click here.

Within a quick drive to the shore you will find a shoppers’ paradise in Carmel. It is nestled between the world famous Pebble Beach golf course and stunning Big Sur Coast. Carmel has created a European style retreat away from all the headaches of every day life.  Its rural setting and leisurely pace help you relax. And its small elegant inns, restaurants, shops and spectacular beach make Carmel a memorable experience. For more information, click here.

If you are looking for a little history, Big Sur has been around for millions of years. Relax in the breathtaking beauty of beaches and mountains. Evenings offer the opportunity to dine in restaurants from fanciful to exquisite, and you can relax in lodging from rustic to luxurious. In addition, camp out in the many well-equipped campgrounds and luxuriate at some of the premier health spas. For more information, click here.

Right up Hwy 1 is world-renown Pebble Beach (best known for it award-winning hotels and championship golf courses). PB plays host to several major events each year - including the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the Concourse d’ Elegance. In addition, some of the most picture-perfect views in the world are found along the infamous17-mile drive. A route that cuts through tall pine forests with spectacular views along the rocky coastline. For more information, click here.

Located at the tip of the Peninsula between Pebble Beach and Monterey is charming Pacific Grove. A very prosperous city with a strong retail center and many scenic attractions (including Point Pinos Lighthouse, Museum of Natural History and Asilomar State Beach). It is also known as Butterfly Town in honor of the monarch butterflies that stay over the winter season during their annual migration. For more information, click here.

Monterey is a city of natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage. It is the oldest city in the state, founded in 1770. A city known for tourism with its unique collection of historic adobes, Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and boasting world-class dining and accommodations. For more information, click here.

The most cultural and ethnically diverse city with the Monterey community is Seaside. It is considered a ‘family town’ with many community activities and 16 parks.  In addition, CA State University Monterey Bay was founded in the mid-1990’s and sits upon the former Fort Ord lands. For more information, click here.

Salinas Valley

The Salinas Valley is the Salad Bowl Capitol of the world supporting a 3 billion-dollar agricultural industry. Salinas is home to the CA Rodeo, CA International Airshow, National Steinbeck Center and the beautifully remodeled ‘Old Town’ district, which boasts charming antique shops and boutiques. And if weather is a factor, the moderate climate is ideal with an average temperature of 68 degrees and Mediterranean-like weather during the summer. For more information, click here.

Santa Cruz County

Another stop, which supports our agricultural industry, is the rural beauty of Watsonville. Its hillsides are speckled with strawberry fields, flower nurseries and apple orchards along with row crops that extend out to the sea. Historic Victorian Homes and late 1880’s storefronts line the main street to give Watsonville a comforting scene from another time. For more information, click here.

With its redwoods and beach, Aptos offers living at its best. Visitors can savor Saturday morning shopping at the farmers market, afternoon bike-rides through the redwoods and romantic sunsets on the beach. The heart of Aptos is its historic village, which is lined with great boutiques, restaurants and an 1878 hotel. For more information, click here.

If you want to find the oldest seaside resort in California… look no further than Capitola/Soquel. Founded in 1869, it offers beach town charm with colorful bungalows, sand castles and salt-water taffy. But don’t let this atmosphere fool you…. there are more than 75 antique stores, delicious restaurants, great shopping and old-fashioned charm. For more information on Capitola, click here and for more information on Soquel, click here.

If you are looking for diversity and beauty, drive up the coast to Santa Cruz. It is the quintessential beach town in which Hawaiian Royalty first introduced the art of surfing to the mainland. Not far from the surf-break is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the West Coast’s last remaining seaside amusement park. For more information, click here.

Moving from the beach to the forest, Scotts Valley has become the gateway to high tech and natural wonders. Many high-tech companies have moved their operations from Silicon Valley to Scotts Valley giving the city a shot in the arm. Framed by coastal redwoods amid the Santa Cruz Mountains, Scotts Valley boasts nearby trails of Henry Cowell and Big Basin State Parks. For more information, click here.

San Benito County

Rich with culture and history - San Juan Bautista offers her residents and visitors a refreshing small town atmosphere filled with charm and character of the past. Whether touring the Old Mission San Juan Bautista, State Historic Park or enjoying the downtown experience…. San Juan Bautista is sure to become one of your most favored excursions. F or more information, click here.

Hollister, while being one of the fastest growing communities in CA during the past decade, still maintains the quality of living that has brought people here from around the world. The land, like the people, has strength and charm (far away from the crowds) to offer competitive prices for underdeveloped property. Yet, it is close enough to city conveniences to share a cosmopolitan atmosphere. For more information, click here.