Naval Postgraduate School, CA - Nearby Cities

Monterey, CA
Monterey is a city of resident artists and is home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. The city was the site of the battle of Monterey during the Mexican-American War. Located just 1 mile from the Presidio of Monterey, the town offers a thriving community environment for those looking to settle here. With its location on Fishermen's Wharf, the picturesque views offer visitors and residents a variety of entertainment venues and access to water sports and recreational areas.

Homes for sale in the area start at $255,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $851 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Hotels nearby such as the Hotel Pacific Monterey and the Monterey Bay Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Nightly rates start at $140 a night. Amenities include a complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet.

Attractions include everything from museums to aquariums to kayaking adventures. The Monterey Bay Aquarium offers numerous underwater species for kids of all ages. Historic Fishermen's Wharf has shopping and dining venues galore. Steinbeck's famous Cannery Row is full of restaurants, recreational activities, and hotels on the oceanfront Coastal Recreation Trail. Wine tasting rooms and live music add ambiance to the local scene.

Seaside, CA
Seaside is a city in Monterey County, California with a current population of 33,700 people. The city is located 2 miles from Monterey and is home to the California State University. Monterey Bay sits on the site of the former military base Fort Ord. The city covers 9 square miles and is located just 5 miles from the Naval Postgraduate School. The town offers students a prime location for living nearby and is home to two championship golf courses, the Bayonet and Black Horse. The courses were named after the Army's 7th Infantry division.

Homes for sale in the area start at $269,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $851 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express and the Howard Johnson offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $75.

Local attractions include several beaches in the area including Seaside State Beach which offers miles of sandy beach as well as beautiful dunes. Recreational activities available include wind surfing, jet skiing, and sunbathing. The dunes offer a native plant restoration project for viewing as well. The beachside town offers many picturesque boat tours as well as sightseeing and snorkeling excursions for swimmers of all levels. The town is ideally located for the maximum in recreational fun.

Marina, CA
Marina is a city in Monterey County, California that lies 8 miles from Monterey and Salinas. The town was established in 1916 and officially incorporated as a city in 1975. The current population is 25,000 people and is home to the annual Marina Air Faire which exhibits experimental planes and gives visitors a chance to take a ride in one of the aircraft. The military is a major supporter of the city, and the Naval Postgraduate School is located just 9 miles from the town. Many former and retired military personnel live in the city.

Homes for sale in the area start at $304,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $851 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express and the Ramada offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $78.

Local attractions include the Festival of the Winds Festival that happens annually and features giant kites, hang gliding, and kite making workshops. The Point Reyes Lighthouse is also located nearby and was built in 1875. Many shipwrecks occurred off the Point Reyes Headlands, and the view from the lighthouse during whale-watching season is spectacular. Both attractions offer family friendly activities for kids of all ages.

Salinas, CA
Salinas is located about 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean and is known for being the hometown of the famous writer, John Steinbeck. The town is noted for its many vineyards, and 80% of the lettuce in the United States is grown in the Salinas Valley. Located just 20 miles from the Presidio of Monterey, the town offers some of the newest and most affluent neighborhoods around for those looking to settle in the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $245,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $875 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Hotels nearby such as the Quality Inn and the Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel offer temporary lodging for visitors. Nightly rates start at $87 a night. Amenities include a complimentary breakfast and free high-speed internet.

Attractions in the area include the many vineyards which offer wine-tasting opportunities and tours. The Fox Theater Salinas offers first-run movies in an historical building which has been showing movies since 1921. The theater has gone through several renovations to retain its classic look and ambience. The Salinas Parks Department offers recreational opportunities that include nature walks, hiking, biking, camping, and picnic areas for visitors and residents alike.

Carmel, CA
Carmel is a small community of 4,000 people that is located about 120 miles south of San Francisco. The town is located on the Pacific Coast and is considered a "dog-friendly" community because of its many hotels, restaurants, and retail shops that admit dogs. Located about 5 miles from the Presidio of Monterey, the town offers an artistic and relaxed environment for those new residents looking for a more permanent place to live.

Homes for sale in the area start at $550,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $758 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Hotels nearby such as the Wayside Inn and the Carmel County Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Nightly rates start at $195 a night. Amenities include a complimentary breakfast and free high-speed internet and almost all hotels offer pet-friendly rooms.

Attractions in the area include Carmel Walks which offers 2-hour guided walking tours of the fairytale cottages and hidden gardens of the town. The homes of famous artists and movie stars are also included as many famous people have taken up residence in Carmel to pursue a career in the "aesthetic arts". Clint Eastwood even served as mayor from 1986-1988. The Carmel River Lagoon and Wetlands Reserve is a bird sanctuary in a lagoon which features many different types of waterfowl and song birds. Scuba diving is also popular in the reserve area.