Missing the ocean breeze...
Shana England • October 15, 2021
Monterey, California
Although this is an older post, Monterey is one of our favorite places to live. Monterey is located 115 miles south of San Francisco on California's central coast. It's a beautiful coastal hamlet with great hiking, warm weather all year, and superb food. There are numerous activities available in the surrounding region. Some of our favorite activities include a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a stroll through a local farmers market, Moss Landing, the tidal pools at Asilomar Beach, body surfing or surfing in Carmel or Santa Cruz, a whale watching tour, and hiking. The walks in Point Lobos Natural Reserve and the coast of Big Sur were two of our favorites.
Favorite local foods: The best Mexican restaurant in town is Baldemiro's Taco Shop. Rosine's Restaurant, Pavel's Backerei, Compango's Market & Deli, and Sweet Elena's Bakery & Cafe were additional favorites.
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed "Clinton Walker House," located on Carmel Beach, is a rare find.
The journey we took to Portugal, Gibraltar, and Spain was unforgettable. The rich cultural diversity, breathtaking natural beauty, and mouth-watering local cuisine of these amazing locations are sure to wow.
