Shorebirds Resort , a bit of a kept secret on Monterey Bay, is nestled in protected natural habitats on the edge of farmland and a marine sanctuary and just 70 miles from San Francisco and 30 from Silicon Valley. From your home on the beach you can totally unplug. Read a good book, watch for whales and dolphins or take long walks on a practically deserted beach. Or you can just let go…..fly a kite, kayak in the nearby slough, paddle board off the Santa Cruz harbor or ride a roller coaster!

Whatever outside beach side activities you enjoy, Maison Jean-Marie will be your personal sanctuary when you come home. The space is designed for comfort; cooking a great meal with local ingredients from nearby farm stands and fishers; enjoying a Martini, Mojito or Margarita with no place to drive! Sip on some of the great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains or locally brewed beer. Enjoy raw milk cheeses from a selection of local dairy homesteads. An evening bonfire and smore's are a popular activity on this beach.

Maison Jean-Marie (named after our parents Jean and Marie) is our second home. We make it as inviting to you as we want it for ourselves and our friends. A large wall to wall window and deck provide a massive view of Monterey Bay. Look for whales, dolphins, seals and the occasional otter while enjoying your morning coffee. There’s an never ending fly-over of pelicans.