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Things You Should Do in 'Monterey Peninsula'

Monterey Movie Tour

monterey-movie-tours.jpgMonterey Sightseeing Tour Unique

Quick . . . think of a West Coast location where more than 200 movies have been shot. If you’re thinking of California, you’re right. But if you answered Monterey, about two hours south of San Francisco, then you … More things you should do’…

Mission Ranch – Carmel, California

mission-ranch.jpgClint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch Hotel

Sing at the Piano Bar at the Mission Ranch in Carmel. If you love to sing, like I do, practice the words to Fly Me to the Moon, Sweet Caroline, American Pie and Volare before you head … More things you should do’…

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – California

giant-dipper-santa-cruz.jpgSanta Cruz Roller Coaster

Ride the Big Dipper in Santa Cruz

The West Coast’s only major seaside amusement park, located on a mile-long beach between Monterey and San Francisco, the Santa Cruz each Boardwalk is your ADMISSION-FREE hot spot for beach vibes and classic … More things you should do’…

Katy’s Place – Carmel, California

katys-place-carmel.jpgBest Breakfast Monterey County

Get Yourself some Huevos Rancheros at Katy’s Place in Carmel.

We always have breakfast at Katy’s when we’re in Carmel. It’s casual and delish – I love the Huevos Rancheros, but my chums go for Eggs Benedict or Waffles … More things you should do’…

Gayle’s Bakery – Capitola, California

gayles-bakery.jpgBest Santa Cruz Breakfast

Everyday, Gayle’s Bakery transforms the best natural ingredients like real butter, fresh eggs and organic flour into more than 500 different pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, sandwiches and entreés. Even the mayonnaise is made for scratch! Freshness in the food … More things you should do’…

Ventana Inn – Big Sur, California

ventana-inn.jpgRomantic Hotel Big Sur

My favorite in the Monterey Carmel area. – Lunch and a stroll at the Ventana Inn. They have an outdoor patio that overlooks the Pacific. Ventana Inn is a pricey resort and spa but you can experience the feel … More things you should do’…

Big Sur River Run – Big Sur, California

big-sur-river-run.jpgBig Sur 10K

It’s just a 10K but the most beautiful course in the world …

Big Sur River Run
Information & Course Description
Course Description –
A map to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is available for viewing, on-line.

Run: All flat, black-top road loop alongside … More things you should do’…

Skip Barber Racing School

skip-barber-racing-school.jpgAuto Racing School Monterey

Skip Barber has a racing school in Monterey at the Laguna Seca Racetrack.

Tremendous elevation changes, the famous Corkscrew complex, 2.24 sinewy miles… One of the world’s great circuits, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is located in one of North … More things you should do’…

California Rodeo Salinas

california-rodeo-salinas.jpgRodeo Monterey

California Rodeo Salinas – Where the West Comes Alive!

Featuring

Saddle Bronc Riding | Bareback Riding | Bull Riding | Tie-Down Roping | Steer Wrestling
Team Roping | Barrel Racing | Bull Fighting

plus these special events

Rockin’ Rodeo Ball Dinner and Dancing
Rodeo Carnival
California … More things you should do’…

Club Ed – Santa Cruz, California

club-ed.jpgSurf School Santa Cruz

Club Ed – The Surf Coaching Professionals

Club Ed’s surf camp and surf school in Santa Cruz, CA is the perfect learning vacation. Ed’s surfing school is the most respected surfing school in the world. At surf camp, you learn … More things you should do’…

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