Living in Monterey County
Monterey County is located along the central coast of California and is one of the most desirable areas of the state to live in. It has many amazing cities and towns within it including Salinas California. It is on the south end of Monterey Bay which gives the county its name. It is directly south of Santa Cruz County which makes up the northern half of Monterey Bay. Other notable areas of Monterey County include the famous Carmel-by-the-Sea, Big Sur, and the Monterey Peninsula.
Monterey County is vastly diverse in its living opportunities from the Salinas Valley full of farmland and vineyards to the northern portion of the county with most of the famous towns and much of the population density to the southern coast and inland areas that are more sparsely populated and mountainous. Monterey County, being located right on the coastline, offers some of the most gorgeous ocean-view properties including low-maintenance multi-family properties in the form of both condos and townhomes.
What Draws People to Monterey County
The Town of Salinas
Salinas is one of California's most charming towns located about 45 minutes to the south of Santa Cruz. It is the largest city in Monterey County and overflowing with some of the nation's and California's most interesting history. Knicknamed "The Salad Bowl of the World," for its rich heritage in farmlands. This city on the eastern border of the Monterey Bay area is one of the most desirable to live and visit in California.
World Famous Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel is something out of a storybook. It is full of the most seemingly perfect white sandy beaches, sunsets from out of a painting, lush green forests, and picture-perfect cottages. Carmel is located 120 miles south of San Francisco and just 70 miles south of San Jose. It is one of the most notable spots in central California. There is so much packed into the actual village even though it only encompasses one square mile.
Carmel attracts somewhere around two million visitors to its tiny "downtown core." They enjoy the most unique of cultural events, shopping, and dining opportunities with the backdrop of California's natural beauty along the shore of the Pacific Ocean and tucked in the shade of a gorgeous forest.
Notable Big Sur
The famous 90-mile stretch of land known as Big Sur is a duel between sea and sky played out against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Lucia Range, which plunges into the blue Pacific. Imagine drinking your morning coffee on the deck of your Big Sur home with endless vistas of natural beauty. Late afternoon on the Big Sur coast, when the light becomes warmer, bringing out the golden hues in the rocks and bluffs, you might want to take a walk from your Big Sur home along the beach, or, watch the glorious sunset from your hot tub. Big Sur real estate might be just the thing you had in mind
Monterey County Areas of Interest
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is world-famous and a large attraction in the county. It is popular for its interactive exhibits and the ability to watch thousands of different types of marine life. The Kelp Forest and the Open Sea and Sea Otter exhibit are the most popular at the aquarium. There's also an exhibit that has the largest collection of deep-sea animals in North America. This is the aquarium that inspired the drawings and setting for the popular Pixar and Disney animated film Finding Dory
Cannery Row
Cannery Row is a famous area of the city of Monterey right on the waterfront. It was originally named Ocean View Avenue but in honor of John Steinbeck who grew up in the town of Salinas and wrote many famous books the area was renamed after Steinbeck's novel that described the colorful history of the cannery culture of the area entitled Cannery Row. Cannery Row is like the downtown walkable area of Monterey and has very many attractions and places of interest within it. This is the home of the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and it is also the place to find the Monterey Mirror Maze. There are several amazing restaurants located on Cannery Row as well as places to sip and savor Monterey County wines in tasting rooms. It is also one of the best places to shop for unique Monterey County items.
Outdoor Activity
If you love to get outside there's no better place to do it then Monterey County. Monterey County is full of endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors from the amazing Pinnacles National Park to the beaches and the countless opportunities to take the most beautiful hikes and scenic walks. If the water is where you want to be you can enjoy almost any water activity in Monterey Bay including scuba diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, and more. Monterey Bay is also a popular spot for biking through the most amazing trails overlooking the ocean.
Golf
Monterey County is home to one of the premier golf destinations in the world, Pebble Beach. It was a long time famous spot on the US open championship tour. In addition to Pebble Beach you can find several top ranked golf courses along the Monterey Peninsula including the Del Monte Golf Course.
Ocean View Condo and Townhome Real Estate in Moneterey County
There is a large range of multi family properties with ocean views available in Monterey County. Whether you prefer to live in a highly populated area within walking distance from modern amenities or you would like to be privately tucked in to the hillside you find a condo or townhome property that suits your lifestyle wants and needs. From newer properties full of amenities to simple communities at lesser pricepoints. Condos and Towhomes with water views in the county can be found from just under $500,000 to just under $6 million for an amazing property overlooking the famous Pebble Beach golf course.
Finding Available Ocean View Condos and Townhomes for Sale in Monterey County
If you are looking to purchase a condo or townhome property with an ocean view in Monterey County please browse the included active property listings for these properties included in the links above. For more information on a particular property or to schedule an in person showing please contact us anytime. We are also happy to get a customized property search started of condos and townhomes in Monterey County that meet your specific search criteria. We are highly knowledgeable in all Santa Cruz County and Monterey County real estate and make it our focus defined the property that fits you.
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