The ultimate in romantic retreats, Sanctuary Beach Resort occupies the most enviable stretch of coastline in the greater Monterey area, backing a vacated beach and just steps from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Book an oceanside room, where you can watch the fog roll in fireside from your living room, or the undulating sand dunes as they change course. The resort boasts 19 acres of...
Miles of unbroken, undeveloped beach in both directions, abundant marine life and a secluded location north of Monterey make this beachfront mini-resort a low-key eco-getaway.:
When the Fort Ord army base closed here in '94, conservationists prevented to the coastal region around Sanctuary from being developed, meaning you can walk for miles in either direction from the...