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Spin-off from Yosemite thread : best area to stay around Monterey / Carmel ?
Posted on 8/1/23 at 10:35 am
Posted on 8/1/23 at 10:35 am
Doing a cali trip next summer. Planning on flying into SFO or San Jose. Looking to spend 4 days on the coast around Monterey before heading up to Yosemite for the last 4 days. We’d like to check out Big Sur. My boys wanna play a little golf at spyglass and the other course that’s near pebble beach. The aquarium is a must according to Mrs jkyle. Will be me , Mrs jkyle , and three kids 16,14,& 5. What area around Monterey would you choose to stay. Trying not to completely go apeshit cost wise although I realize it’s an expensive part of country. I’m really liking some options I’m seeing in pacific grove. Seaside and marina are a bit cheaper but seem a little further away from the things we wanna do. Do any of y’all travel aficionados have any feedback for this region. Much appreciated if so. Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 8/1/23 at 10:53 am to jkylejohnson
Carmel is really nice and a good base to explore the area. But it's not cheap. But not much in that area code is.
Posted on 8/1/23 at 11:07 am to AUFANATL
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Carmel is really nice and a good base to explore the area. But it's not cheap. But not much in that area code is.
Yeah from what I’ve gathered so far Carmel is the most expensive place in that area to stay. Do you know much about pacific grove ?
Posted on 8/1/23 at 11:41 am to jkylejohnson
I really like Santa Cruz, and beaches just west of there. I’d say trip down to Monterey to play golf…and stay in Santa Cruz…
Check out the hidden cave at Panther Beach.
Check out the hidden cave at Panther Beach.
Posted on 8/1/23 at 2:39 pm to jkylejohnson
Stay away from Seaside and Marina.
PG is not a bad bet at all.
If it was up to me though, I would stay in Carmel Valley. Just a few minutes drive inland from Carmel and since you are going in the summer, less likely to be stuck in fog.
PG is not a bad bet at all.
If it was up to me though, I would stay in Carmel Valley. Just a few minutes drive inland from Carmel and since you are going in the summer, less likely to be stuck in fog.
Posted on 8/1/23 at 2:45 pm to SDwhodat
We just got back from trip in area. Stayed in Big Sur and it was amazing. Played Pebble and had dinner at Roy’s. However the drive to and back got old. It’s okay in daylight but nighttime for this flat lander was stressful. Monterey and just north might be better option.
If your visiting Big Sur, do Big Sur River gorge hike!
If your visiting Big Sur, do Big Sur River gorge hike!
Posted on 8/1/23 at 4:20 pm to jkylejohnson
Went to this area twice in the last handful of years...
Hotel Pacific is in Monterrey. We never got back before the sun went down and usually were up and at it bright and early so we didn't try and get something on the coast to try to watch a sunset or sunrise from our hotel... we did that on a hike etc.
Hotel Pacific was great as far as price/space/kitchen/fireplace was solid. Location was great too. Easy to get too and from Carmel/Monterrey/Big Sur.
2nd time around we stayed in Carmel. This was great as we were able to wonder on foot at night for dinner/going out for a drink/woke up the next morning and walked down to the beach etc.
You really can't go wrong with either, but Carmel def has more of a price tag to it due to how chill/relaxed the area is. Always felt safe and as if you are just walking around your neighborhood.... no matter what time the day/night.
Staying in Big Sur intrigues me, but I think that is all to itself.
Carmel FTW if you can get the right setup and ok with the price.
Vesuvio was our spot for Dinner in Carmel, great rooftop as well.
Hotel Pacific is in Monterrey. We never got back before the sun went down and usually were up and at it bright and early so we didn't try and get something on the coast to try to watch a sunset or sunrise from our hotel... we did that on a hike etc.
Hotel Pacific was great as far as price/space/kitchen/fireplace was solid. Location was great too. Easy to get too and from Carmel/Monterrey/Big Sur.
2nd time around we stayed in Carmel. This was great as we were able to wonder on foot at night for dinner/going out for a drink/woke up the next morning and walked down to the beach etc.
You really can't go wrong with either, but Carmel def has more of a price tag to it due to how chill/relaxed the area is. Always felt safe and as if you are just walking around your neighborhood.... no matter what time the day/night.
Staying in Big Sur intrigues me, but I think that is all to itself.
Carmel FTW if you can get the right setup and ok with the price.
Vesuvio was our spot for Dinner in Carmel, great rooftop as well.
Posted on 8/1/23 at 5:40 pm to longhorn22
I really appreciate the info. I think I may pull the trigger on a place in pacific grove called Andrils Fireplace Cottages. Reasonably priced for the area cottage that sleeps 7 with a free breakfast. Looks to be a short walk to beach and very conveniently located. Had a 9.6 on Expedia and 4.8 on google. I’ve never been to California for anything other than a layover so really excited to check it out.
Have any of y’all done the Aquarium in Monterey. I hear it’s one of the best in the US.
Have any of y’all done the Aquarium in Monterey. I hear it’s one of the best in the US.
Posted on 8/1/23 at 10:56 pm to jkylejohnson
PG is fine, but I’d stay in Carmel Valley.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:18 am to jkylejohnson
Yeah, honestly to just compare the 2 spots... Carmel turns people off from the outside looking in due to the prices you come across online. Once boots on the ground there though the vibes are way different.
Definitely will be an area we spend extended time in when we are older.
Definitely will be an area we spend extended time in when we are older.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 8:23 am to jkylejohnson
Also, a heads up. This past trip I played the Par 3 course at Pebble called "The Hay".. great for the feel of playing Pebble, but now spending $600 to do so. Great cocktails and easy 9 hole Par 3 course to walk.
They have an 18 hole putting course near the clubhouse a bunch of middle aged guys were playing and gambling when we went..lol
Me and my wife messed around there before heading over to Carmel for sunset.
Great vibes. Wasn't able to get any food there, but we did hit up "The Bench" at Pebble Beach on our 1st trip out that way and it overlooks the 18th hole. perfect backdrop to soak in the afternoon.
They have an 18 hole putting course near the clubhouse a bunch of middle aged guys were playing and gambling when we went..lol
Me and my wife messed around there before heading over to Carmel for sunset.
Great vibes. Wasn't able to get any food there, but we did hit up "The Bench" at Pebble Beach on our 1st trip out that way and it overlooks the 18th hole. perfect backdrop to soak in the afternoon.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 1:54 pm to longhorn22
I really appreciate the replies and good info.
Posted on 8/3/23 at 1:28 pm to jkylejohnson
quote:Yes it is worth a visit if you like Aquariums and especially if you have kids. I have been to quite a few through the country and it was definitely one of the better ones. You could spend most of a day there and around the Cannery Row area. We ate at an "Artichoke" restaurant where e had artichokes cooked like 8 different ways.
Have any of y’all done the Aquarium in Monterey. I hear it’s one of the best in the US.
Also do 17 mile drive.
This post was edited on 8/3/23 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 8/3/23 at 9:25 pm to Crow Pie
Nice. Yeah the aquarium we will for sure do. Planning on the 17 mile drive. I think one day we will drive south a bit around Big Sur. Wanna see the bixby bridge and a few other lookout spots. Pfeiffer beach and the Big Sur river gorge are also on the list.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 7:01 am to jkylejohnson
Tickle pink inn in Carmel.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:19 am to jkylejohnson
I”d stay in the main part of Carmel. Very charming albeit pricey area. Can’t beat the vibe and feel.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:28 am to zippyputt
Thanks for input. Most everything I’m seeing in Carmel is a grand or so over my budget but I’ll continue to look. How’s the Cannery Row area of Monterey?
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:47 am to jkylejohnson
I didn’t go there, but the entire area is nice. I stayed in the Best Western years ago. It’s in the main part of Carmel.
It’s honestly not a bad location. I could see the water (way off through the trees) and it had a gas fireplace. $409 in September.
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It’s honestly not a bad location. I could see the water (way off through the trees) and it had a gas fireplace. $409 in September.
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This post was edited on 8/5/23 at 8:50 am
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:04 am to zippyputt
Getting no results when I update the amount of guests on the best western site. There’s 5 of us. Me , Mrs jkyle , kids 16,14,5. Holiday inn express cannery row got some pretty solid reviews and can be had for 1500 after tax for the 4 nights we need. The room itself says it accommodates 6 . I’m sure it would be a tad cramped but it has a pretty stellar location. I’d usually splurge a little more on this type trip but I’m trying to save a few bucks without sacrificing too much on location. Wife and I will only be a few weeks back from Switzerland when we go on this trip with the whole family . Thanks for the suggestion.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:19 am to jkylejohnson
Seriously, look in Santa Cruz…could do 2 days there and save money that way. The kids will like it better than Carmel.
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