What´s more romantic than a horseback ride on the beach? Don´t pass up the chance to ride horses together along the beautiful shores of Monterey Bay and wind your way through lush, plant covered sand dunes while enjoying the scenic views from Santa Cruz to Monterey.
Kids rule at My Museum! The museum is dedicated to kids and lets them touch tons of cool stuff at hands-on exhibits and attractions like My Day at the Beach, My Imagination Tree, My Go-Fore Golf, My Hospital, My Creation Station, My Theater, My Town Hall, My Healthy Farm and more.
Take a hike! Garland Ranch Regional Park has some of the best hiking trails in the area. Hikers appreciate Buckeye Nature Trail for easy flat terrain, while pros enjoy Sniveley´s Ridge Trail for its steep and challenging terrain. You can also enjoy other sports and recreation activities here like the annual Carmel Valley Trail Run.
Visit the enchanting Hearst Castle. Experience an awe inspiring and breathtaking showplace that will leave you speechless. The castle was built in 1865 by Patty Hearst's grandfather, George Hearst; the 250,000-acre estate is home to 165 rooms, and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways.