A drive down Highway 1 is all that’s needed to leave the city behind.
The northern California coastline has gorgeous cliffs, sculpted over time by time and the ocean. Both Monterey Bay and Carmel Bay are protected marine areas, providing refuge for aquatic life.
- Rocks in the Mist
- Point Lobos
- Harbor Seals
- California Gull
- White-crowned Sparrow
Bird Facts: The White-crowned Sparrow can be found across the US in the winter when they are not breeding in Canada. Their song, described as a thin, sweet whistle, has multiple dialects depending on region.




