Monterey County is located on the central coast of California just south of the San Francisco Bay Area, about 45 miles from San Jose and 100 miles from the City of San Francisco. The County is known for its idyllic weather and offers the longest coastline of any county in California. The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District’s offices are located in the Carmel area, close to the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, Sand City, and Del Rey Oaks. The peninsula area has beautiful beaches and parks, outstanding camping and hiking, museums, excellent schools, unique restaurants and shopping, and consistently enjoyable weather. The coastal region, which also includes Carmel Valley, Big Sur, and Pebble Beach, is considered one of the most desirable pl