The beautiful seaside community of Monterrey combines all the charm of small town America with an endless variety of recreational and cultural activities for every traveler. Monterey, the largest bay town on the Monterey Peninsula, lies in the center of the peninsula and has three major areas to explore: Old Monterey, with its historic adobe buildings, Cannery Row, and Fishermen's Wharf. The nearby highway winds through redwood forests, along sheer cliffs, and past fishing piers, the blue Pacific, and white sandy beaches as it moves along the spectacular Big Sur Coast. It is one of the most scenic and dramatic stretches of road in the world and a definite must-see travel destination in California.
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Coast Line and Oysters | Oct 07 05'
"Oysters and Rocks"
The drive up the coast was incredible! It reminded me of driving through Costa Rica, where every turn brought a view more spectacular than the las... Continue reading »
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Highway 1..Monterey Bay | Jun 30 07'
"theres a great thai place about 5 mins outside town if your passing through. D'ont though"
We began our roadtrip proper on highway 1 after we left Santa Cruz. highway 1 really is the only road to take if you are thinking of heading down t... Continue reading »
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Day 6, Mile 3,250 | Mar 03 07'
Well folks, just about the end of the story. Last stop on my list of "things to do" was to visit the London Bridge. For those who don't... Continue reading »
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium | Jul 12 06'
"Surprisingly my favorite display section was the Jellyfish area - can you believe that?"
Today we spent the day in Monterey and visited the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. I knew we'd enjoy it, but it was even better than I had ever... Continue reading »
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From Morro Bay to Monterey | Jun 11 06'
Lars & I had a great trip up the coast from Morro Bay to Monterey. We went along the Highway 1 the entire time. We arrived in the a... Continue reading »
