California Central Coast Destinations

Though a Mecca for tourists, Carmel retains the charm and unhurried pace of its roots as an artist's colony. Stroll the quaint streets brimming with art galleries and dine on world-class cuisine in casually elegant surroundings.

Monterey--the biggest of the quiet communities and hidden resorts on the Central Coast is home to Steinbeck's Cannery Row and a world-famous aquarium. Dine sumptuously in Clint Eastwood's Carmel, then drive 30 miles of dramatic coastline to Big Sur.