By Mark Bruno, Monterey Peninsula Home Team

The Monterey Peninsula has a way of turning visitors into future homeowners.

A first trip may begin with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel Beach, 17-Mile Drive, Point Lobos or the Pacific Grove coastline. But somewhere between the ocean views, …

217 Walnut Street, Pacific Grove, CA: A Storybook Craftsman Near Lovers Point

Some homes simply provide a place to live. Others capture the character, history, and coastal lifestyle of the community around them. 217 Walnut Street in Pacific Grove, California, is one of those memorable properties.

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Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carmel Beach: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide

Few places on the California coast balance charm, beauty, and understated luxury as gracefully as Carmel-by-the-Sea. The village is compact, walkable, romantic, and deeply connected to the beach below it.

For a first-time visitor to the Monterey Peninsula, …

Lovers Point to Asilomar: The Essential Pacific Grove Coastal Experience

Pacific Grove is one of the Monterey Peninsula’s most charming coastal communities, and the walk from Lovers Point toward Asilomar is one of the best ways to understand its appeal. It is scenic, relaxed, historic, and a little …

Visiting Point Lobos: The Crown Jewel of the Monterey Peninsula Coast

Just south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve offers one of the most memorable coastal experiences on the Monterey Peninsula. It is wild, protected, dramatic, and quietly refined in a way that feels perfectly matched to …

A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach

For many visitors, 17-Mile Drive is the first place where the Monterey Peninsula’s reputation begins to make complete sense. The road curves through Pebble Beach, past windswept coastline, Monterey cypress trees, hidden coves, world-famous golf courses, and …

5 Must-See Places on the Monterey Peninsula for a First-Time Visitor

There are coastal destinations that are simply visited, and then there are places that stay with you long after you leave. The Monterey Peninsula belongs in the second category.

Set along one of California’s most extraordinary …

Lovers Point, Pacific Grove: A Luxury Coastal Lifestyle on the Monterey Peninsula

Set along the breathtaking shoreline of Pacific Grove, Lovers Point is one of the most iconic and sought-after coastal destinations on the Monterey Peninsula. Here, timeless natural beauty meets a rich architectural heritage, creating a lifestyle …

Attending an automotive auction during Monterey Car Week is an incredible experience for any car enthusiast or collector. Some might say Monterey Car Week offers the best selection of collectible cars for sale in the world!

Here are the top five reasons why you should attend …