The beautiful coastal city of Monterey is gifted with amazing scenery and beautiful beaches, making it one of California’s best cities to visit. Oh and if you have time, you can easily go online and apply for ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) Visa for a fantastic US travel experience. Originally, Monterey was the state capital of California, that’s why you see plenty of old buildings in the downtown area. You’ve probably heard of Monterey from the popular books of John Steinbeck