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Monterey Peninsula

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First review on 06 Jun 2019

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Last review on 06 Jun 2019 (1 review)

This peninsula has a long history dating from the 18th century and now comprises of several tourist cities and towns, with many attractions, landmarks, miles of scenic coastline, and marine protected areas to explore.

Basic Info Add / Edit

Category

Peninsula

Secondary Category (If any)

Tourist Region

Consists

Cities & Municipalities:
- Monterey
- Pebble Beach Resorts (17-Mile Drive)
- Carmel (Carmel-by-the-Sea)
- Pacific Grove

Price / Entry Fee

Pebble Beach Resorts: $10.50 per vehicle

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Oakland Airport (OAK)

Driving & Parking Info

Plentiful parking in most places

Known For

Tourist Cities & Towns, 17-Mile Drive
Scenic Coastline, Golf Links, Marine Protected Areas
Romantic Getaway Destination

Day Trip from Major Cities

1 hour 15 min drive from San Jose (City)
2.5 hour drive from San Francisco

Winding and/or Bumpy Road (to & around here)

Mild winding and bumpy roads around here

Location See on Google Map

Monterey Peninsula, California, USA

Location Boundaries

Peninsula between Monterey in the north and Carmel-by-the-Sea in the south

Special Info & Comments

Next to Monterey Bay in the north
The California State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) runs through this region

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Contains

Carmel (Carmel-by-the-Sea)

California, USA

Near & Related Places

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Pacific Coast Highway (California State Route 1)

California, USA

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