About Monterey

The City of Monterey is located in Monterey County and is one of the most historic cities in California’s rich history. It was the capital of Alta California during both the Spanish and Mexican rule and is home to California's first theatre, public building, public library, publicly funded school, printing press, and newspaper. Today Monterey is a waterfront community that offers beautiful views of its California coastline. The city is home to world-renowned attractions and festivals highlighted by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf’s shopping and restaurants, and the Monterey Jazz Festival. Monterey homes and their residents experience a temperate year-round climate perfect for kayaking, scuba diving, surfing, whale watching, golfing or any other outdoor activity this city provides. This city is neighbored by Pacific Grove, Carmel, Sand City, and Del Rey Oaks. It’s easily accessible to other Monterey County cities via Highway 1, Highway 68, U.S. Route 101, and its own Monterey Regional Airport. Monterey has a diverse job market with the city’s top employers including the best in hospitality, healthcare, education and research. There are great schools at all grade levels and the area is home to a Naval Postgraduate School as well. We recommend Find An Agent to help you discover your ideal Monterey home or you can modify your own Monterey real estate search by searching these zip codes: 93940, 93941, or 93943.