I've only been living in NorCal for 9 years so it's understandable I haven't had a chance to take a 3 hour drive to Monterey.....Damn I love and miss the smell of the ocean. Growing up in Va Beach was a blast. I sat on the beach for hours listening to the waves. I can't wait to go back. the aquarium was cool, but the 17 mile drive was where it's at.