Definitely the most charming and diverse town I’ve been to yet. Situated in a big lagoon or bay, it has everything: marshes with tons of birds, calm waters, LOTS of sea otters, a rocky coast, and a wide beach. My favorite so far! The afternoon I spent driving to Monterey, 2,5 hours through the Central Valley. Famous Big Sur will have to wait, the coastal road 1 is still closed due to a landslide last winter.Read more