Nestled between the coastal sublimity of Monterey and the lush bounty of Salinas is a delightful municipality where the locals will be happy to regale you with tales of nineteenth century vigilante Matt Tarpy over a glass of some locally procured Syrah in the establishment that bears his name. After you’re well and satiated, you might want to give your metabolic rate a wake up call with a leisurely stroll along the nature trail in the Frog Pond Preserve. If a round of golf in the area is on your itinerary, then a swing tune-up at the Del Rey Oaks Golf Center is a prerequisite for an outing on any of the legendary courses along the jagged Monterey coastline.