Monterey & Carmel attractions

If you’re a golfer, you know the community of Pebble Beach, California, for its idyllic golf courses peering over the Pacific. If you have a soft spot for coastal scenery, you know it for the 17-Mile Drive, an iconic route with postcard-perfect views at every turn. Perched on a peninsula between Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach is a worthy stopover for anyone in search of California’s renowned natural beauty.

One of the most critically celebrated wineries in the Santa Lucia Highlands American Viticultural Area, Wrath Wines is a popular stop for oenophiles. The winery, established in 1975, makes the most of its region’s distinct terroir, and produces site-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc, sold in three different series.

Located in the heart of Monterey, Custom House Plaza is rich in history. It is named after the Spanish Colonial–style adobe Custom House, California’s oldest government building. The plaza is part of the Monterey Old Town Historic District, which is itself a part of Monterey State Historic Park and includes several other adobe structures.