5/5 - Excellent
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3/5 - Okay
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Nice for walking but dress warm.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The beach would have been nicer if there had not been 2 dead seals and a dead bird on it.
5/5 - Excellent
Jukie
Jack’s Peak is a great hike but watch out for poison oak. Monterey Bay is always lovely and Phil’s Fish Market is the place to go for excellent seafood.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Crowded and travelers should know the water is COLD on the Northern California coast!
5/5 - Excellent
Anonymous
Beautiful.... just beautiful
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