Northern California's South Coast runs from just below San Francisco to just north of the Big Sur region. It includes the world-famous, sixty-mile-long, 10,000-foot-deep Monterey Bay and its exceptional hands-on aquarium, as well as the enchanting cities of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Carmel. Whether you want to explore unique shops or spend time on the water getting close to nature, this part of northern California has a lot to offer.