Salt air maybe?

If you look at pollution maps you will see that pollution drops drastically
right next the ocean.  Mold spores will be lower too.

That is the likely explanation..

The air pollution level was probably a lot lower at the ocean due to the
sea breezes.

You might want to check the pollution levels of where you were in
Monterey and where you live in Sacramento.  The website
www.scorecard.org
has the air quality data from the EPA.  Just enter the Zip Code in the
indicated box.

I always feel better at the beach.  I wish I could afford to move
there.

Kathy

I have allergies and they are much better since we moved to the Cape, it
is on the ocean.

My sinus have not improved, as we have a lot of mold though and it is
damp at
times.
I have Hayfever symptoms at the change of seasons.  

shirley

David, i too feel better at the ocean. With the onshore winds, the air
is so much cleaner. I live near Portland, Oregon and travel to the
Oregon coast 2-3 times a year and always feel better.

However, I have friends who have allergies and have moved to the coast
hoping to feel better. After about 6 months, they feel just as lousy as
before. Seems there are different triggers that cause them problems.
The same is true of people who move to dry climates like Arizona and
they feel better for awhile then they are just as stuffy with headaches
as before.
Brad

ps Someday look into golfing at Bandon Dunes/Pacific Dunes/Bandon
Trails on the Oregon Coast. I hear it's great and hope to play there
soon.