John Romley Realtor®, Monterey Coast Realty

Ever since Realtor John Romley’s father built him a set of clubs when he was two years old, golf has been an enjoyable and rewarding part of his life.

“Whether it was my childhood summers in Bakersfield of playing sunrise to sunset or my caddying years at Pebble Beach Resorts, the meaningful relationships and memories are plenty,” he says. “It goes without saying, but I play as much as my schedule allows and it's surreal to think about the eclectic mix of surrounding golf course settings: Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Seaside, Carmel Valley, and the Salinas Valley. Each one has its own micro-climate, architectural style, and picturesque views all while only being mere minutes from one another. There's a reason why golfers travel here from all around the world!”

Since moving to the Monterey Peninsula in 2011, John quickly realized that our area has an endless list of world-class outdoor activities. Over the years, a few of the favorites that stand out for him are hiking and camping in Big Sur, kayaking, deep sea fishing, running in the Monterey Bay half marathon along the Pacific Grove shoreline, and walking along Carmel Beach.

“My wife and I have two children and it's priceless to see the natural beauty through their eyes,” he says. “In addition to these activities, we try to spend as much time as we can at Corral de Tierra Country Club which provides an amazing environment for our family. Needless to say, there'll be lots of pool time and rounds of golf during the sunny months!”