Our Guide to the Monterey Bay Coast

What you'll find here

You’ll find our honest take on the coast between Santa Cruz and Carmel. Which beach to pick when the fog sits over Manresa. Where to eat in Capitola on a Friday night without waiting two hours for a table. How to time a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium so you’re not queuing with every school group in Northern California. When the whales come through the bay, and where to stand to see them. What to do on the one gray day, and why the redwoods at Nisene Marks are worth the twenty-minute drive.

A Local's Guide to Capitola Village
Shops, the esplanade, and a cable car to dinner — everything worth doing in Capitola, 15 minutes from the.
Where to Eat Near La Selva Beach
From a legendary bakery to a creekside steakhouse — where we send guests to eat, straight from the host..
Best Hikes & Trails Near La Selva Beach
Redwood canyons, coastal bluffs, and easy family trails — the best walking and hiking within 20 minutes of the.
Whale Watching Season on Monterey Bay
Gray whales migrate right past La Selva Beach every winter and spring — here's how to time your visit.
The Best Time to Visit La Selva Beach
When the fog clears, when the whales pass, and when the crowds thin out — how to pick your.
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Pacific Breeze has been our family's beach house since 2022. Here's the story of the home you're booking..