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All along the Monterey Bay coast in Central California you will see the Monterey hotels. The scenery is stunning, romance is in the air and luxury is abundant. North of the Bay Area you will find numerous choices for hotels that inspired many songs and novels like those of John Steinbeck.

If you prefer, you can make side trips to cities along the way to the hotels like Carmel and Half Moon Bay. The photo ops are abundant with the scenery and the rare birds indigenous to the area like the California clapper rail. The weather is extraordinary and even in the heat of summer the mornings are cool and filed with mist because of the marine layer that covers the central coast of California.

There have been new services added to the Monterey Peninsula Airport so flying is a good option now. For a more economical option the San Jose International Airport offers car rentals for a short drive along the coast. There is also a trolley service that is free that will take you around the downtown area and get you to the Aquarium. The Monterey-Salinas Transit is also available for maneuvering around the city.

The Internet offers many website dedicated to showing the hotels available in Monterey or you can contact the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for information on accommodations. The marina offers several hotels that have a view of the sailboats form the luxurious rooms.

The local hotels of the Monterey area are known for their indoor heated pools, art galleries, and beachfront floral gardens. Pictures of the accommodation of the coastal hotels are available in detail on the Internet.

Along with the really grandiose hotel suites there are also many medium priced accommodations that may fit your buget better. Many package deals and discounts can be found online. If staying at a quaint bed and breakfast inn is more to your liking there are many choices that are all done in old world style with spas in the rooms and offer free champagne as well.

If you would like to get a feel for the experience of the Monterey Bay vacation you might want to read one of the novels by John Steinbeck like his classic “Cannery Row”. While you are there you can visit the infamous Salinas’s John Steinbeck Museum for a closer look at the man and his writing.

There are many attractions near the hotels like the wineries, spas and many beautiful golf courses. No matter how you want to unwind, you will have something to enjoy all within a short distance of the hotels in the Monterey area.

For a more romantic experience you can take a stroll through the architectural landmarks like Cooper-Molera Adobe House or the House of Blue Gate and walk through groves of redwoods and Monterey pines that are close to the many nature reserves.