Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Prunedale, CA

Prunedale's history, like its residential boundaries, is unclear. According to local archives, the little community got its start c. 1900 when a prominent banker from nearby Watsonville took an interest in the area. Some say he was a postmaster-turned-banker, others that he was a banker-turned-postmaster. Yet others mention nothing of his propensity for letter-pitching. Most do agree that he was a savvy businessman who knew his investments. Either way, his affection for the area gave it the prominence that was needed, and roads and civilization soon followed. Equally mysterious, however, is the origin of its name, which most sources attribute to a failed attempt to grow plum trees in Prunedale's arid Mediterranean climate. Whether the town was named Prunedale before the plum tree disaster, or because of it, remains a mystery as well. But the little town just north of Salinas overlooking Monterey Bay remains one of Monterey County's best-kept secrets, with rambling romantic-sounding streets and sunny vistas that are often reminiscent of a Southern European hideaway, overlooking some of the best coastal scenery California has to offer. View Prunedale City Guide