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Stories & Guides: Monterey, Carmel & Santa Cruz

Practical guides and local stories to help you get more out of the central coast.

From the aquarium to the redwoods above Santa Cruz, the central coast has more going on than most visitors realize. These guides cover the places, drives, and local knowledge worth having before you arrive.

Guides Worth Reading

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Attraction

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Henry Cowell Redwoods

Nature

Henry Cowell Redwoods

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17-Mile Drive & Pebble Beach

Coastal Drive

17-Mile Drive & Pebble Beach

Read the guide — 17-Mile Drive & Pebble Beach

Find Your Base on the Central Coast

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