The central California coast is where the mountains meet the sea, and it’s not uncommon to be in the surf at the beach and see the mountains hovering over you. There is no other place like it in California. A slower pace of life than Southern and Northern California, with smaller cities and quintessential beach towns, there is much to love. Home to Santa Barbara, Morro Bay and Monterey – if you are looking for green surroundings, and beach-town living, Central California Coast is for you.