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Soledad
Soledad is located in Monterey County between the Tassajara hot springs of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pinnacles National Park. Vineyards, trails, and rows of crops envelop the city’s Mission and neighborhoods. Visit the museums, h...Read More
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