Pacific Grove -was settled in 1875 as a Methodists retreat. It is commonly referred to as "The Last Hometown". Every fall the city is host to the migration of the Monarch Butterflies. They cluster in the trees on the West side of town until spring. It is also where you will find the oldest working lighthouse on the West Coast at Point Pinos (1855). The coastline line is rugged and quite stunning.

population: 17,145