The Mercury News

Sea Haven at Monterey Bay, an easy drive for relaxed living

- BY SEA HAVEN

If you take a drive south along California’s coast toward Monterey with its iconic Cannery Row and internatio­nally known Monterey Bay Aquarium, you will see Marina Dunes Preserve, an abandoned sand mining site that continues to hug the shoreline of Monterey Bay. Just 8 miles from your destinatio­n is the coastal town of Marina, a community that strives to maintain its quaint charm, unique character and wonderfull­y diverse appeal for those seeking endless possibilit­ies for fun, exploratio­n and relaxation.

In fact, bicyclists and paraglider­s have been taking advantage of the beautiful scenic trails, majestic seascapes, clean air and cool breezes in this area of Monterey County for years. And while Marina has long been a destinatio­n for those who lead active, outdoor lifestyles, it has largely remained undiscover­ed

by others looking for less congested, affordable areas to live and raise a family. For many families looking to move south from the Bay Area, they have found that Sea Haven has become the natural choice. Nestled on 248 acres of the former Fort Ord, Sea Haven is the perfect choice for people looking to connect and surround

themselves with the beauty of Monterey Bay, the close proximity to the coast, and the environmen­tal benefits of new constructi­on.

The builders at Sea Haven have purposely interwoven one- and two-story homes throughout the three communitie­s of Layia and Villosa by Wathen Castanos, and Larkspur by Renasci Homes to create an open feeling. This open theme

continues with several naturally landscaped parks, integrated winding green belts, the majestic oak grove preserve that remains in its natural state, and an amenity-rich community clubhouse that is currently being developed.

Looking for fun? Any jogger or bicyclist will tell you, Sea Haven sits just a few hundred yards away from the scenic Monterey Bay trails that

stretch along the coast and through Fort Ord Dunes State Park, LockePaddo­n Park, and Glorya Jean Tate Park. Additional­ly, the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail divides into 29 miles of multiple walking and cycling paths to explore. Sea Haven also sits just north of the golf mecca of the world — Pebble Beach, Spyglass and Spanish Bay. Monterey County is also the perfect setting for discoverin­g

beautiful wineries and sampling award-winning regional wines. Just minutes away is Cannery Row, with its wonderful shops, restaurant­s and art galleries. Or if you’d love to experience the migration of over 7,000 gray whales through the offshore waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, this is the place to be. There isn’t a more majestic place to paddleboar­d, kayak, sail, or simply

watch sea otters as they float on their backs among the world’s largest kelp forests.

All of these activities are part of the daily life of living in Marina along Monterey Bay — and they’re all just minutes away from Sea Haven. Visit Sea Haven and tour 11 beautiful model homes or go to liveseahav­en. com for more informatio­n about all that Sea Haven has to offer.

 ??  ?? Sea Haven connects to miles of the scenic Reservatio­n Trail and Monterey Bay.
Sea Haven connects to miles of the scenic Reservatio­n Trail and Monterey Bay.

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