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The City of Monterey is located on Monterey Bay along the Pacific coast in central California. As of 2005, the city population was 30,641. The city is noted for its rich history of resident artists beginning in the late 1800s and its historically famed fishery. Monterey is home to the Naval Postgraduate School the Defense Language Institute, former Fort Ord; Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Monterey American Viticultural Area; Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf and a Marine Mammal Center field station located in the area.

The city is famed for its abundant sea habitat, including kelp seaweed forests, sea otters and sea lions. The large diversity of sealife draws thousands of scuba divers each year to Monterey, which is considered one of the best regions for the sport in Northern California.

Monterey is also the location of one of the largest aquariums in North America, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and hosts several important marine science laboratories. Monterey's geographic location gives scientists access to the deep sea within hours. Just miles off the shores of Monterey is Monterey Canyon, an underwater canyon two miles deep.

The Larkin House, a part of the Monterey State Historic Park and a National Historic Landmark, was built in the Mexican period by Thomas Oliver Larkin and is an early example of Monterey Colonial architecture. The Old Customhouse, the Old Town Historic District, and the Royal Presidio Chapel are also National Historic Landmarks. The Cooper-Molera Adobe is a National Trust Historic Site.

Colton Hall, built in 1849 by Walter Colton, was originally a public school and government meeting place. It also hosted California's first constitutional convention. Today it houses a museum, while adjacent buildings serve as the seat of local government.

Other well known attractions close to the city of Monterey are: Carmel-by-the-Sea; 17 mile scenic drive; Pebble Beach golf resort; Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Monterey Bay, California vacation rentals by owner condo and house rentals is an excellent way to enjoy an upscale vacation at budget prices, or at least less than you would have to pay for a comparable hotel room. Monterey Bay, California  vacation rentals by owner condo and house rentals are just that - private owners sharing their second homes complete with all the amenities their own families enjoy.

Unless otherwise stated Monterey Bay, California  vacation rentals by owner condo and house rentals have kitchens stocked with pots, pans, dishes, microwaves, dishwashers, and lots of small appliances. That gives you the option of either doing your own cooking in your Monterey Bay, California  vacation rentals by owner condo and house rentals, doing carry-out or dining at a nearby restaurant. Nearly 100% of the vacation homes and condos are located in vacation hot spots with a choice of great restaurants near.

Since the market for renters of Monterey Bay, California vacation rentals by owner condo and house rentals is so competitive, owners knock themselves out decorating their rental condos, cabins, cottages, villas and houses to be the most attractive in their particular area. You will find many  Monterey Bay, California  vacation rentals by owner condo and house rentals decorated better than many 5-star resorts at a fraction of the price. It isn't uncommon to be staying in a $1 million to $5 million home living the life of the privileged few at least for a week at a time. It is a wonderful, pampering experience not to be  easily forgotten.

In addition, the larger Monterey Bay, California  vacation rentals by owner condo and house rentals with three or more bedrooms allow more than one family to share lodging expenses bringing down the cost of many ultra luxurious houses to very affordable levels. Most vacation rentals by owner have enough sleeping space in the bedrooms for the adults and pull-out beds or futons in the common areas for the children to accommodate large family groups.

In short, there is no more rewarding vacation experience or better vacation value than Monterey Bay, California  vacation rentals by owner condo and house rentals. It's the smart way to vacation.