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WRATH WINERY, below, produces small quantities of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc from its estate vineyard and other properties in the Santa Lucia Highlands. DRIVE TOUR MONTEREY Trace a beautiful path along the California coast by starting on HIGHWAY 1 and drive south, from Santa Cruz through the MONTEREY PENINSULA. Once you pass CARMEL, you enter the 90-mile stretch of California coastline between Carmel and SAN SIMEON called BIG SUR, shoehorned between the ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountains. The road twists and turns along the wild coast, so take your time and be sure to stop and enjoy the view along the way. ● ● CARMEL BIG SUR SAN SIMEON CAMBRIA MORRO BAY PISMO BEACH ● SANTA BARBARA can walk along the beach or hike deep into redwood forests, where waterfalls spring to life. The inland region is dominated by agriculture—from the Salinas salad bowl to Carmel Valley wines—while the coast is home to fishermen, artists, surfers and a booming tourism industry. Don't think the model of the easygoing Californian only exists on Orange County beaches. Whether it's a chef from Carmel, an artist from Santa Cruz or a farmer from Soledad—all take time to enjoy Monterey Bay and Big Sur. Family Fun No matter your age, you can't go wrong at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with rides and entertainment for everyone. The Monterey Peninsula is a wonderland for families, with historic sites, accessible beaches, Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a wealth of outdoor activities. South through Big Sur, camping options abound along the wild coast, and the variety of hiking paths can lead you to a pink-sand beach or a seaside waterfall. Inland, get a look at California's pre-statehood past and follow the California Missions Trail along Highway 101. CA 13 6 2013 travel guide to c al ifo r n i a SPECIAL EVENTS 2013 AT&T PEBBLE BEACH NATIONAL PRO-AM Feb. 4-10, Pebble Beach attpbgolf.com STEINBECK'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Feb. 23-24, Salinas steinbeck.org JAZZ BASH BY THE BAY March 1-3, Monterey dixieland-monterey.com SANTA CRUZ KAYAK SURF FESTIVAL March 22-24, Santa Cruz asudoit.com PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE April 4-7, Pebble Beach pebblebeachfoodandwine.com STEINBECK FESTIVAL May 5, Salinas steinbeck.org CARMEL ART FESTIVAL May 16-19, Carmel carmelartfestival.org CARMEL BACH FESTIVAL July 13-27, Carmel bachfestival.org SHAKESPEARE SEASON July 23-Sep. 1, Santa Cruz shakespearesantacruz.org FEAST OF LANTERNS July 24-28, Pacific Grove feast-of-lanterns.org WINEMAKERS' CELEBRATION Aug. 10, Carmel montereywines.org PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE Aug. 18, Pebble Beach pebblebeachconcours.net CAPITOLA BEGONIA FESTIVAL Aug. 30-Sep. 2, Capitola begoniafestival.com MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL Sep. 20-22, Monterey montereyjazzfestival.org BUTTERFLY PARADE Oct. 5, Pacific Grove seemonterey.com/regions/pacific-grove FIRST NIGHT MONTEREY Dec. 21, Monterey firstnightmonterey.org WRATH WINERY Heritage & Culture