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✨ California Route 1 - This little town just went to the next level ✨

#OverseasTravel 📍Location: Monterey is a must-see along California's Highway 1, located near the Bay Area. This charming town boasts a beautiful coastline, rich history and culture, and of course, the state's most beautiful aquarium. With whale watching, hiking, and boating, it's the perfect weekend getaway for the family. 🚘Transportation: 👉🏻 By car: About 2.5 hours from San Francisco. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the way. ✅ Must-see attractions: 📍Monterey Bay Aquarium: One of the most beautiful aquariums in the United States. 🐢🐧 Get up close and personal with sea otters, sharks, sardines, penguins, sea turtles, and more! Don't miss the amazing jellyfish exhibit. 🎫 Adults: $60, Children: $45 (reservations recommended) 📍Butterfly House: Popular Instagram spot 🦋 3-minute drive from the aquarium. 📍 Old Fisherman’s Wharf: A vibrant waterfront with restaurants and shops, especially fun at night. 📍 Point Pinos Lighthouse: The oldest lighthouse in California. Perfect for taking in the beautiful ocean views and great photo opportunities. Admission: $5 for adults, free for children 📍 Lover’s Point Park: A picturesque beach park with a long, shallow stretch of water for kids to splash around in. Enjoy the ocean and mountain views to the east ⛰️. 📍 Asilomar State Beach: A beautiful white sand beach with rocky shoreline. Tide pools are visible during low tide! Admission: $11.25 per vehicle 📍 Heart Shape Rock - Love Rock: A beautiful spot with ocean views to the west, rocks, and seabirds 🐦. 📍 17 Mile: A beautiful coastal drive. Enter from the Pacific Grove Gate on the north, exit from the Carmel Gate on the south, and you’ll be right in the heart of Carmel Village. 📍 Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 15-minute drive from Monterey, this is a fairytale town full of artistic flair. The European-style architecture is the perfect place to take pictures!
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Posted: May 1, 2025
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