3 days in California's Central Coast Itinerary

Monterey is a city in the U.S. On the 9th (Sun), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Monterey Bay Aquarium, cruise along 17-Mile Drive, then pause for some photo ops at The Cannery Row Monument, and finally make a trip to San Carlos Cathedral.

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If you are flying in from Mongolia, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Monterey can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Morro Bay.

Morro Bay is a waterfront city in San Luis Obispo County, California located along California State Route 1 on California's Central Coast. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): step into the grandiose world of Hearst Castle, then enjoy the sand and surf at Piedras Blancas, and then do a tasting at Hearst Ranch Winery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Moonstone Beach, then cruise along Moonstone Beach Dr, and then explore the striking landscape at Morro Rock.

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Drive from Monterey to Morro Bay in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Monterey in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Morro Bay: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to drive back home.