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A bar, lounge and a live music venue, The Lounge Underground is a club that provides complete entertainment for an evening in the city. Fans of live music will relish the performances belted out by bands from all over the count... more
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Way back in 1849, when Monterey was the first capital of California, this white stone building was used as a place to hold town meetings. It was also a public school, and later a jail was added to the building. The very first C... more
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Want to see John Steinbeck sitting around and drinking with friends? Then come to this wax museum. You can get a glimpse at almost 450 years worth of Monterey history here. The museum stocks more than 100 realistic wax figures,... more
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Adventures by the Sea provides everything you could need to enjoy the outdoors. There are several recreational activities you can choose from. You can rent a kayak to go on a kayak tour or take a surfing lesson. There are also... more
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Want to know what it's like to cruise around Monterey in a 1929 Model-A Ford or a Mercedes? You can. You can get the thrill of the ah-ooga horn sound. Experience the coast from a wide-open convertible. The deal is great for a r... more
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This multiplex, housed within the famous Del Monte Center, has 13 screens for your viewing pleasure. So after all the shopping catch up on your favorite movie. For an even more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popc... more
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This elegant but casual Italian restaurant perfectly blends innovative twists of Sicilian cuisine with local flavors. Inside, you will find black lamps, terra cotta walls and a plethora of foliage. Not only is it a great place... more
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With 24 beers and ales on tap, a vast array of single-malt scotches, live music on the weekends, and live soccer from the U.K. on Saturday mornings, this is the place to be if you want authentic British atmosphere. As for the d... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Ethereal Wanderer said
… for me. Around 8pm, we moved to The Brit (The Britannia Arms Pub) down the road. One thing I like about… continue reading »
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Real Travelers who've been here
BarryAndersen said
… - but not us cold as Britain! We leave the beach as there us no sun or warmth and head for Fishermans… continue reading »
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Monterey Travel Experiences
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Coast Line and Oysters
The drive up the coast was incredible! It reminded me of driving through Costa Rica, where every turn brought a view more spectacular th... Continue reading »
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Santa Cruz, well, it wasn´t that far.
Highway 1, with it´s pretty coastal views, took us to Santa Cruz, where I had spent a summer a few years ago. It´s still as cr... Continue reading »
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Big Sur Coast - Days 47 and 48
So down the coast we went. And what a drive it was. Wow. If you've never done the Big Sur drive, it's a must. Our... Continue reading »
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium
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... Continue reading »
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Hiking to the Hot Springs
Big Sur overwhelms you, even if you just take a day hike to climb the ridges, cross the creeks, discover the foggy ocean views. Being abl... Continue reading »
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Popular Monterey Hotels
- Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
- InterContinental - The Clement
- Marriott Monterey
- Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
- Holiday Inn Express Monterey-cannery Row
- Best Western Victorian Inn
- Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
- Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
- Knights Inn Carmel Hill
- La Quinta Inn Monterey
