Hey Sara, it will be a good time for california, summer sun and beaches :). I would say that when in Monterey check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium. There is a lot of outdoor dinning and even a cool ocean kayaking shop. As for Pescadero...the lighthouse is nice there are also a lot of great beaches and fresh fish restaraunts, mmm clam chowder in a bread bowl. Not sure if you have ever been to SF but there are great places all around (china town, north beach italian community, and the pier 39 experience). If you have any questions let me know.