Monterey, California was named 3rd in the nation of top ten HEALTHIEST beach/lake getaways in the August issue of Health Magazine.
 
Al Roker's interview on the Today show with the medical editor of Health Magazine,
Friday, July 24, 2009:
Watch the interview

as reported by Health Magazine:
#3. Monterey, California

Talk about a breath of fresh air. “There’s very little particle pollution or smog here,” panelist Janice Nolen of the Amer­ican Lung Association says. Plus, smoking is banned on the beach. (Smoking is also banned in Coronado, California, and Zephyr Cove, Nevada.)

Our judges also gave Monterey a thumbs-up for being a national marine sanctuary, where you can scuba dive, kayak, or sail alongside humpback and blue whales. “Seeing the animals brings a new joy to water sports,” judge Howes says. A waterfront recreation trail, restaurants that serve sustainable seafood, and golf for just $25 per round at the Peter Hay course are icing on the cake. [Read more...]

Health Magazine started with the 50 top vacation destinations identified by AAA, and used several criteria to determine their selection:  [View criteria used to determine winning destinations]

 


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