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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.

Park your car and explore the most popular Monterey attractions by foot as you walk along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. The waterfront trail stretches 18 miles on a paved path along the community coast to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Museum of Monterey, Fisherman´s Wharf and more.

Step into the past on the Monterey State Historic Park and Path. Explore this two-mile path and discover some of Monterey´s most notable landmarks, streets, historic homes, buildings, parks and attractions. You'll see interesting sights like the location where Spanish explorers first landed in the city, the nation's last remaining whale bone sidewalks and more.

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.