I’m a beach person. Born and raised on an island, there is something about being close to the water that keeps me sane. It doesn’t even have to be warm. Walking on the beach, or even chasing two kids down the beach can pretty much guarantee a great day.

I guess that’s one of the reasons I enjoy Monterey so much. Miles and miles of beautiful beaches, a world famous aquarium, entertaining wildlife, and great food.

It’s like walking into a fantasy world. Ocean-filled tanks bigger than a house, filled with sea creatures all the colors of the rainbow. So close, you feel as though you could reach out and pet a seahorse or splash a fast moving sea otter. A visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium has all the makings of the perfect day. Until you realize, a lot of other people had the same idea.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has been educating and entertaining visitors for more than a quarter of a century. Every year 1.8 million visitors flood through its doors.

This week’s Photo Friday Post is about the Monterey Peninsula in California. This has to be one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world …