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Top Attractions in Monterey, Carmel & Santa Cruz

Rocky coastline, old-growth redwoods, and a world-class aquarium — all within an hour of each other.

From the Monterey Bay Aquarium to the Lone Cypress at Pebble Beach, the central coast packs a remarkable amount into a small stretch of Highway 1. These are the places worth making time for.

Must-See Stops

Bixby Bridge & Big Sur

Natural Wonder

Bixby Bridge & Big Sur

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Carmel-by-the-Sea

Village

Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Amusement & Beach

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

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Find a Home Base on the Central Coast

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