The mesmerizing scenic beauty enhances the romance of this little island. Get ready for the romantic trip of a lifetime!

Considered by some to be the greatest confluence of land, sea, and sky, California's Monterey Bay and Big Sur coast is an area too beautiful to describe. The endless undulating cobalt Pacific Ocean and the emerald-hued mountains along the coast create panoramic vistas that draw thousands of tourists every year.

The magnificent natural splendor of the area is unrivalled, since much of the land is protected in the Big Sur and Carmel areas. Located in Northern California, Monterey Bay has a relaxed, unspoiled look. Marine life in the Bay is breathtaking, and sea otters, sea lions, and whales are easily spotted from the shore.

The vibrant flowers and foliage in the area are picture postcard pretty. This is a safe environment for Monarch Butterflies. Apart from this, the captivating curves of California Highway One, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway, make the drive spectacular.

Monterey is that rare travel destination that is perfect for all travelers, no matter what their purpose for the visit. Monterey is a haven for avid campers, hikers, or golfers. If you are interested in all things historical, you can explore the past as well as plan your future together here. It is a shopping paradise for those in search of undiscovered shops and boutiques. Rest and rejuvenate in the lap of Monterey Bay's luxury before you return to your daily lives.

The area is famous its seventeen world-class golf courses, counted among the most challenging and beautiful courses in the world. Some of the greatest golf tournaments in the world call Monterey home.

Monterey is the birthplace of the famous Monterey Jack Cheese, one of only four cheeses in the world invented in the United States. The area is also home to actor and former mayor of Carmel, Clint Eastwood. This was also the home of the legendary author John Steinbeck. A true homegrown Monterey celebrity, Steinbeck's novels speak of a time when Cannery Row in Monterey actually had sardine canneries instead of the posh stores it does now. Steinbeck's work featured life in the Salinas Valley on the Monterey Peninsula. As a tribute to this great writer, the area also plays host to the National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House.

You and your honey can explore different cultures and choose from a plethora of activities spanning museums and galleries, events at the National Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Blues Festival, Cherries Jubilee, Monterey Wine Festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the Great Monterey Squid Festival, as well as famous races at the Laguna Seca Raceway.

The Monterey Bay area is ideal for a romantic weekend getaway. There are many varieties of activities to enjoy year round including, camping, fishing, hiking, whale watching, shopping, swimming, tide pooling, surfing, museum hopping, and just enjoying the ambience as you sip on local wine.