Westwood Highlands

If you're looking for a secluded part of town that is hidden away from it all -- not too easy to get to, though not too far away from it all, look at Westwood Highlands. Going through this area you'll experience quite a few twisty streets with these houses dotting the hills. While you can access this part of town from Monterey (an exit of 280) or Portola, the streets are tucked back from the main throng of things -- reducing the traffic and accessibility concurrently.

Never fear though -- you have an amazing view of the surrounding area by heading over to Mt. Davidson which is the closest park with a nice peak (a 925 foot elevation).