Key to Fun - Central Monterey Bay
Convenient, scenic lodging along the Monterey Bay

The middle part of the crescent, which forms the Monterey Bay, is rich in agriculture and the history of the old West. Other than Pajaro Dunes (pajarodunes.com) conference center in Watsonville and hotels in Salinas and Gilroy, fancy rooms are hard to find. But if you are searching for an affordable room within a short drive to attractions, check out Best Western Inn or the Red Roof Inn along Highway 1 in Watsonville.

In San Juan Bautista, where the historic Mission is located, the Posada de San Juan or the San Juan Inn offer rooms close by.