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Big Sur : Two miles south of the mouth of Carmel Vally, you'll see the Carmelite Monastery with its spires and red-topped roofs.  On the other side of the road is the Monastery Bay, once a Japanese abalone fishing spot.  Another mile or so is Point Lobos State Preserve , with its famous reserve is one California's most beautiful and interesting spots for hiking and nature watching.  You'll see wind bent trees and brown pelicans.  This dramatic headland rising above the sea is a favorite with artists and photographers.  As a state park, Point Lobos is unique.  It does not have the usual overnight camping facilities, and no fires are allowed.  The park is an outdoor museum.  It has the last stand of primitive Monterey cypress, which some people say were brought centuries ago from Japan and planted here by Buddhist monks.  Further to the south, the road flanks Los Padres National Forest, a vast recreation area, followed by Notley's Landing.  Once a thriving shipping port and village, it was famous for tanbark, smuggling and rum running.  On the Big Sur River, 34 miles from Monterey, is the Pfeiffer Redwoods State Park , a 740-acre redwood grove containing giant trees up to 1,000 years of age and more than 240 feet high.  The park abounds with wildlife, even Russian wild boar and the American condor.  The park contains some of the most rugged and least-explored mountains in America.  It also contains the only natural forest beach in California where some sightings of rare southern sea otters are possible.  37 miles south of Monterey is scenic Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, which has camping facilities and picnic grounds, a restaurant, cabins and a lodge.  There is also accommodations adjacent to the park.  During the tourist season (June-Labor Day) accommodations are sometimes difficult to find unless advance reservations are made.

Carmel : With its winding, tree-lined streets, over 50 inns, 60 restaurants and hundreds of unique boutiques and shops, Carmel is often likened to a quaint European village. Carmel lies on the oak and pine-covered sand dunes of Carmel Bay. Its perfect white sand beaches and huge waves makes this area one of the most famous on the California coast. It is often frequented by local surfers. The city is known for its charming shops, most of which are small and specialize in one type of merchandise. You can find candles and brass-ware as well as imported foods and golfing apparel. Within the business district are many secluded shopping courts of great charm and character. There is a large community of artists and craftsmen living and working in Carmel. Many of their works can be seen in the art galleries and studios of the city. There are two little theaters and a cinema. The community supports many excellent musical events, including concerts by a local symphony and the annual Carmel Bach Festival held in July at the Sunset Center . Outdoor music, dance and theatrical performances are held at the Forest Theater, and there is an annual series of dance programs at the Sunset Center. Excellent restaurants serve a variety of food, including French haute cuisine and Oriental fare. The Carmel Mission Basilica and Museum , located on Rio Road off of Highway 1, was the second of California's historical missions. Built in 1771, it is today one of only two basilicas on the West Coast. 

Fort Ord: This former mainly military community is located on the historically rich Monterey Bay Peninsula in central California. It borders with the city of Marina to the north and Sand City to the south and is only a few miles away from the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove. The agricultural community of Salinas is 14 miles to the east, while San Francisco is 115 miles further to the north. In it's hey-day, Fort Ord covered over 28,600 acres. The local topography made it ideal as an infantry training center for the military, which would become it's primary mission. The history of Fort Ord began during the Mexican-American War in 1846 after which Commodore John Drake Sloat claimed the Monterey area and all of California for the United States. From 1852 to 1898 the fort was in disuse. While visiting the area in 1879, writer Robert Lewis Stevenson wrote, "The beaches are white with weathered whale bones." This would later become the training areas of Fort Ord. In 1917 the US Army purchased from a Mr. David Jacks the title to what is known today as the East Garrison. As it developed, Fort Ord was considered one of the nation's permanent Army posts. The post was named after Major General Edward Cresap Ord. General Ord's fame in history books includes some information on being an Indian fighter. In 1847 he was a lieutenant with Maj. Gen. J C Fremont's Army when the present site of the nearby Presidio of Monterey was brought into existence. 

Marina : Incorporated in 1975, Marina is the youngest of the Monterey Peninsula's cities. Situated in a coastal area with gently rolling hills, it is home to a unique state beach and beautiful parks and recreational facilities. Marina Dunes State Beach is known for having one of the best hang gliding schools in the United States. The Marina Hang Gliding Championships are held every year, and pilots from all over California attend. The Marina area is also well known for it's excellent skydiving. The beach offers a breathtaking view of the Monterey Bay. It is ideal for picnicking, hiking, fishing and sunbathing.  Bordering on both Marina and Seaside, and located on the former Fort Ord, is the newly opened California State University at Monterey Bay -the newest university in the California state system.

Monterey: Monterey today is a city of old adobe houses, white and blue boats in the harbor, a brightly colored fisherman's wharf and modern lifestyles of the twentieth century. It has a lot to offer the visitor and the permanent resident. In Monterey, the houses are connected in a "Path of History." Many of the houses are open to the public. Among them is the Customs House where the United States flag was first raised by Commodore John Drake Sloat in July 1846. Colton Hall played an even greater role in the history of California. In 1849, it housed the Constitutional Convention when California, as the first Pacific coast state, was admitted to the Union and where the California constitution was written. Monterey has beautiful gardens that are in blossom year round. By Colton Hall is "Friendly Plaza" and right below is a little memory garden. The Stevenson House and the California First Theater, both state monuments, have gardens around them. Best loved is "Memory Garden" in a patio of the Pacific Building, where every year in June Monterey residents celebrate the Merienda, a birthday party for the city. People who have read John Steinbeck's "Cannery Row" and "Sweet Thursday" can follow many of the storied in Monterey's Cannery Row . The canneries are closed now, but the spirit of old times lingers. Today it is a popular visitor area that includes the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium , galleries, shops, wine tasting rooms, a factory outlet center, specialty stores, restaurants, hotels and inns. Fisherman's Wharf is a picturesque spot for tourists and artists. It is the colorful home base for both fishing and pleasure boats. The wharf is lined with souvenir shops and excellent restaurants featuring seafood. It's quite a sensation to enjoy a seafood plate while a live sea otter stares at you from the bay. Commercial boats provide deep sea fishing for excursions along the coast. The list of interesting places in Monterey is long and exciting. Try to see them all while stationed here. A good starting point is the Custom House at the foot of Wharf 1, the place where California began.

Pacific Grove : This city is probably best known for the thousands of monarch butterflies that migrate to the area each winter, giving the town its unofficial title, "Butterfly Town, U.S.A." Each year the butterflies migrate from Canada and the state of Washington to a special grove of trees in Pacific Grove. They arrive in late October and leave in March. Pacific Grove was founded in 1875 by California Methodists, who established a conference center in the heart of the city. It is a residential, incorporated community with a population of about 16,000. The city is home to a large number of beautiful Victorian homes, most dating back to the town's Methodist history in the 1880s. A stroll through neighborhoods in the downtown area reveals early homes displaying plaques engraved with the names of original owners and construction dates. Pacific Grove's municipal flower beds along the water's edge are world famed and great favorites for tourists and well known photographers. The Museum of Natural History has unusual and interesting exhibits of butterflies, marine and bird life, plants, shells, Indian artifacts and historical presentations. Scientists from all over the world come to study the marine life on the beaches of Pacific Grove. Stanford University maintains the Hopkins Marine Laboratories on a two-mile stretch of beach, going as deep as 60 feet. The beach front gives scientists from the Hopkins Marine life Refuge an opportunity to study the unusual wild life of the Monterey Bay.  

Pebble Beach : Pebble Beach is synonymous with "golf" and spectacular golf courses. The golf at the many courses is world-class, star-studded, just-this-side-of-heaven golf. The most famous of the courses, the Pebble Beach Golf Links , is owned by the Pebble Beach Company and is host to the famous AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (once known as the Bing Crosby Pro-Am). This tournament is held annually at the end of January or beginning of February. It pairs the best from the Professional Association of Golf with the brightest celebrities, playing three of the world's most spectacular golf courses. There are five other golf courses located within the scenic Pebble Beach neighborhood.  All of which have their own unique history, scenery, and challenges. Poppy Hills , Spyglass Hill , Links at Spanish Bay , Monterey Peninsula Country Club , and Cypress Point Club are all a golfer's dream to play any or all of these famous and prestigious links. Oh, I almost forgot my daughter Maggie's favorite golf links - Peter Hay .  It is a great course for the kids learning golf and for adults too.  Another great place for everyone to experience is the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center .  They offer the best deal around in horse riding lessons, trail rides and host many major competitive horse riding events. For those looking for horse power under the hood, August is the right time to be on the Monterey Peninsula - the Car Show Capital.  Pebble Beach hosts the crown jewel event the Concours d'Elegance . One of California's most familiar and most photographed landmarks is to be found on a rock jutting into the Pacific Ocean - The Lone Cypress (see picture at top of page). It is the copyrighted symbol of the Pebble Beach Company. The remarkable old cypress is silhouetted against the Pacific as it clings to a seemingly bare rock. The Lone Cypress has inspired artists and sightseers alike for decades. You can enter 17-Mile Drive, one of the best-known scenic roadways in the world, from Pacific Grove or from Highway 1. It leads through one of the most beautiful coastal areas in California. The scenery changes from low, white sand dunes to forests of Monterey cypress trees, all gnarled and twisted and covered with moss. You'll see the bird rocks and seal rocks from the road, and, occasionally, spouting whales. The land along the 17-Mile Drive, known locally as the Del Monte Forest, contains some of the most beautiful homes on the Peninsula. Park Rangers at the entry gates can assists you with maps and information. Pebble Beach is privately owned and there is a charge for entry.

Salinas : Early settlers built the "Halfway House" beside the stage road from San Juan Batista and Monterey in 1856. It was a resting place for travelers in need of shelter and supplies. This became the beginning of the city of Salinas. The community grew and prospered. In 1974, the name, Salinas, meaning salt marshes, was derived from that of the nearby river. Salinas' crossroads location has assured its role as a commercial and agricultural center of the three-county area. Economically, agriculture is the prime mover in Salinas. The geography of the area has been the principal influence on the economic development of the city, sustained by the agricultural production of the rich valley farm lands and bolstered by excellent grazing land in the foothills of the mountain ranges on each side of the valley. The fertile Salinas Valley produces such enormous quantities of fruits and vegetables annually that it has earned its title. The celebrated American novelist, John Steinbeck , who won the 1940 Pulitzer Prize for the "Grapes of Wrath" and was the 1963 Nobel Prize recipient for Literature, was born in Salinas. Much of his inspiration came from his youth spent in Salinas and on the Monterey Peninsula. Salinas is also the home of the California Rodeo , the state championships, which takes place each July.  

Seaside : Situated on rolling hills with an elevation from four to 400 feet, Seaside is best known as the "sunny spot" on the Peninsula, and, due to its hilly and unforested terrain, offers striking views of Monterey Bay and the Peninsula skyline.  It is the most populous city in the bay area, and has two lakes within its limits. At Canyon Del Rey Boulevard and Hilby Avenue, Laguna Grande Regional Park, is a 60-acre restored wetlands with a beautiful 12-acre lake. The park offers a one-mile bicycle path that circles the lake, a multipurpose athletic field, volleyball courts, public restrooms, a playground and picnic area, nature trail and a bird-watching area. Seaside's City Hall was designed by Edward Durrell Stone, a world famous architect.