University of California Mntry Travel Information (Marina, CA)

Big Sur Coast Scenic Drive: Carmel to Morro Bay A 122-mile-long highway that twists down the scenic central California coastline from Carmelto Morro Bay. This scenic drive follows California Highway 1 and twists along the spectacular Big Sur Coast ... Carmel, CA

Carmel and Pebble Beach Imagine a village so quaint it has no parking meters along its narrow, shaded streets and no neon signs advertising its many chic shops and charming cafes. Imagine a coastal hamlet with more than a hu... Pebble Beach, CA

Carmel Mission Father Junipero Serra landed in Monterey Bay by ship and founded Mission San Carlos Borromeo in 1770. The following year, Father Serra moved the mission’s location from near Monterey’s presidio to its... Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Carmel Valley Sunshine and Shopping: Home on the Ranch, Arts and Boutique Mecca The Carmel River ambles over the valley floor between two mountain ranges through horse farms, ranch resorts, and meadows liberally sprinkled with spreading oaks. Just a few miles from the Pacific coa... Carmel, CA

Colton Hall Today, the museum at Colton Hall—the first US government building in California—is quite modest, but what occurred here in 1849 was pivotal in California’s transformation from Mexican rule to Californ... Monterey, CA

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Marina State Beach and Marina Dunes Open Space (Distance: 1.1 mi) The Dunes Trail at Marina State Beach crosses rolling 80-foot living sand dunes stabilized by thick mats of low-growing vegetation. The interpretive nature trail follows a 2,000-foot boardwalk with co...

Marina, CA - Hiking - length:2 mi

Marina State Beach: Dune Nature Trail (Distance: 1.5 mi) Providing a dramatic backdrop to Marina State Beach are some of the central coast’s tallest dunes, handsomely shaped sand mounds that are habitat for a number of plants and animals. Rare native flower...

Marina, CA - Hiking - length:2.6 mi

Dune Boardwalk Trail (Distance: 1.6 mi) This short and delightful route through a restored area of coastal dunes can be done as an out-and-back hike using a boardwalk and then a sandy trail, or as a loop by walking back along the beach from...

Marina, CA - Hiking - length:1 mi

Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge (Distance: 3.7 mi) The secluded marshland at the mouth of the Salinas River is a well-known hot spot among local birders. Although there are fewer species here than at Elkhorn Slough, the birds tend to concentrate in la...

Castroville, CA - Sea Kayaking - length:4 mi

Salinas River (Distance: 3.8 mi) The Salinas River is not only the largest river in the Central Coast region, it’s also the most mysterious. The seasonal river is an oddity in that it flows underground for much of the year. It’s even...

Monterey, CA - Fishing - length:unknown

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Bayonet Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 7094 yards, par 72 3.6 miles from center of University of California Mntry

Black Horse Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 7168 yards, par 72 3.6 miles from center of University of California Mntry

Bayonet Back 9 Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 7117 yards, par 72 3.6 miles from center of University of California Mntry

Black Horse Back Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 3.6 miles from center of University of California Mntry

Pasadera Pasadera Golf & Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6801 yards, par 71 6.9 miles from center of University of California Mntry

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