LOVE WHERE
YOU LIVE.
Whether your dream is to live along the spectacular coastline, on the verdant valley floor, perched atop an oak-studded hillside, or surrounded by the excitement of downtown, there’s a perfect place for you here.
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Play
Set against a magnificent backdrop of land and sea sits inarguably one of the top golf destinations in the world. But there is also an impressive array of other awe-inspiring outdoor activities for locals to enjoy throughout the Monterey Peninsula, including:
- Kayaking, sailing, surfing & diving
- Coastal and inland hiking
- Hang gliding
- Biking
- Horseback riding
- Animal watching
- Goat Yoga (adorable)
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Enjoy
2019 was the first year for area restaurants’ MICHELIN star rating consideration. Aubergine in Carmel-by-the-Sea took the honor 2019-2022. A sampling of other culinary options highlighted in the 2023 MICHELIN Guide include:
- Montrio Bistro – Monterey
- Seventh & Dolores – Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Casanova – Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Peppoli – Pebble Beach
- Lucia Restaurant & Bar – Carmel Valley
- Gusto Handcrafted Pasta & Pizza – Seaside
You will also enjoy an abundant selection of casual dining, lively taverns, and globally inspired eateries to match every food-mood preference.
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Experience
Stunningly beautiful local attractions for your enjoyment include the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Point Lobos, and the Big Sur Coast; but don’t forget the bucolic lifestyle environs of Carmel Valley, where you will find:
- A bounty of local produce
- Wineries
- Restaurants
- Destination resorts
- Golf & tennis
- Equestrian centers
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Carmel Valley Ranch’s “Bee Experience.”
- Mid-Valley (Sundays) Farmers Market
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Share
No need to leave important family members behind when you are on the go. Carmel-by-the-Sea is rated the “#1 Dog Friendly Town in America.” Many area shops, hotels, and restaurants roll out the red carpet for your companions.
Fun places for your dogs:
- Shopping at Diggidy Dog
- Carmel Beach
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Cypress Inn (patio dining)
- Forge in the Forest (patio dining)
- Carmel River State Beach
- Garrapata State Park
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Participate
If you are always on the go, there is always something happening on the peninsula to go to:
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
- Carmel Bach Festival
- Pebble Beach Food & Wine
- Monterey Jazz Festival
- Sunset Theater Events
You can also take a deep dive into the community –whose volunteers are legendary — by joining the local volunteer force. Build lasting friendships among the people who staff the events, help the schools, clean up the beaches, comfort lost pets, visit the elderly, assist at the hospital, protect the environment, and keep the area one of the best places in the world to live.
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Gather
Your home here will inspire the people you care about to visit you. Gather and have fun. However, if you are on the reclusive side, you might want to mask your whereabouts. Mum’s the word.