California's Central Pacific Coast Beckons
May 17, 2007. The luxury vacation rentals along California's Central Coast occupy some of the most beautiful land in the country. The mountains rise out of the ocean, creating a rugged terrain that contrasts with the seemingly infinite blue ocean. In the summer, the fog lifts every morning, revealing golden brown grasses and gnarled green cypress trees. Right through the middle of this scenery, the Pacific Coast Highway carries motorists from town to town, scenic overlook to scenic overlook.
Stretching from the San Francisco Bay Area to Southern California, this stretch of coast features some charming small towns. Santa Cruz is a funky beach town with a famous Boardwalk that has roller coasters, rides and cotton candy. The nearby Big Basin Redwoods State Park has some great hiking trees among the redwood trees.
South of Santa Cruz, the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links lie on a peninsula between the Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Voted Number One Public Course in America by Golf Digest, this resort is a must-play for any serious golfer. The towns of Pebble Beach and Carmel also provide upscale accommodations near Monterey, home of one of the best aquariums in the country.
Other attractions not to be missed are the expansive vistas along the Big Sur section, the Hearst Castle, and the Point Sur Lighthouse.
