Monterey Bay

Maximize your day in Monterey with these adventurous and educational activities, from kayaking with sea otters to biking 17 miles along the rugged coast to free jazz parties at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Here are a few of our favorite ways to spend a quick getaway in Monterey.   1. Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational trail is an easygoing path that extends from Castroville through Pacific Grove, allowing

The drive down US-1 from San Francisco to San Diego is widely celebrated as America’s most scenic drive. But what’s a car-free traveler to do? Many people don’t realize there is in fact an eco-friendly route down California’s coast, via Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train. While certainly not a choice for those who insist on traveling fast, the Coast Starlight’s path is just as picturesque as a coastal drive, and even

From its perch on a craggy beach, the Monterey Bay Aquarium provides up-close-and-personal access to some of the sea’s most fascinating creatures. The bay itself, part of a National Marine Sanctuary that stretches about 5,300 square miles, is home to a variety of marine animals from the 0.8-inch acorn barnacle to the 100-foot long blue whale. Kids of all ages will love hobnobbing with the sharks and sturgeon of Monterey’s