Eight areas, from a square mile of cottages on the sand to ranch country an hour inland. Each guide covers what the place is actually like, what the housing stock is, and what to check before you buy — with live figures from the MLS feed.
Carmel-by-the-SeaCottages, the Golden Rectangle, and the beach at the end of Ocean Avenue.177 for saleCarmel ValleyOaks, vineyards and sun, fifteen minutes inland from the fog.75 for salePebble BeachThe forest and the coastline along 17-Mile Drive.56 for saleMonterey & Pacific GroveWorking harbour, Victorians, and the bay.198 for saleSanta CruzBeach town, university town, and the coast road north.493 for saleSanta Cruz MountainsRedwoods, creeks and cabins above the fog line.226 for saleSalinas ValleyFarmland, ranches and the towns along the 101.240 for saleSan Benito CountyHollister, the mission town, and open ranch country.185 for sale