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

Natural Wonder
Bixby Bridge & Big Sur

Village
Carmel-by-the-Sea

Amusement & Beach
Santa Cruz Boardwalk


