Monterey Bay Travel Guide

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Natural beauty is at the heart of this region's enormous appeal—you sense it everywhere, whether you're exploring one of Monterey Bay's attractive coast-side towns, relaxing at a luxurious resort, or touring the coast on the lookout for marine life.

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Monterey Bay Hotels

Monterey-area accommodations range from no-frills motels to luxurious hotels. Pacific Grove, amply endowed with ornate Victorian houses, has quietly turned...read more

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Monterey Bay Restaurants

Between San Francisco and Los Angeles, some of the finest dining to be found is around Monterey Bay. The surrounding waters are full of fish, wild game...read more

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Things To Do

Things To Do in Monterey Bay

Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.

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Monterey Bay Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go

    Marine life: Monterey Bay is home to the world's third-largest marine sanctuary, home to whales, otters, and other underwater creatures.... Read more

  • The Underwater Kingdom

    Although Monterey's coastal landscapes are stunning, their beauty is more than equaled by the wonders that lie offshore. The huge Monterey Bay... Read more

  • O'Neill: A Santa Cruz Icon

    O'Neill wet suits and beachwear weren't exactly born in Santa Cruz, but as far as most of the world is concerned, the O'Neill brand is synonymous... Read more

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    First the costs:

    JetBlue Boston to LAX: $159.80 per person

    Virgin America LAX to Boston: $158.80 per person

    Alamo car rental for 1 week for a standard sized car: $140 using a Visa discount code

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