MONTEREY CALIFORNIA; A COOL INFUSION OF EVERYTHING
Just 120 miles south of San Francisco and 345 miles North of Los Angeles, Monterey, California is an exceptionally beautiful and special place that vacationers love visiting because it has much to offer like history, fun, and stunning scenery. Along with having a lot to do and see, the setting of the peninsula has been used as a back drop in many classic films like Star Trek and Lassie Come Home. Monterey is welcoming to all people especially those traveling with four legged companions and there are many pet friendly hotels that happily accommodate to dogs like Mariposa Inn & Suites. You and your pooch will have a great time enjoying the city, then returning to a relaxing retreat that treats your dog as much as you do. Life doesn’t seem to get any better than that. If you are here visiting for a “part all the time” type of weekend, couples getaway, or family vacation, there is plenty to do. One example would be browsing the treasured Cannery Row, which is a super popular strip of shops, trendy bars and scrumptious, and finger licking good restaurants. It’s a fine time and there are shops that offer the coolest and most unique gifts to buy. Monterey is a perfect vacation choice and offers some of the best seafood, cheap hotels , beaches, and fun activities all in one spot. Go Monterey! Go Monterey!
MONTEREY BAY, WHERE THE PLAYERS PLAY
Monterey has a few cool facts that will probably make you scratch your head twice but are somewhat intriguing nonetheless. For instance, in the cozy town of Carmel by the Sea neon signs, hot dog stands and bill boards are prohibited. In addition a permit is required in order to wear high heels. Ladies, you may need to leave fancy shoes at home for this trip. Although those laws may be extreme to some it gets quirky because for every 34 residents there is an art gallery. Yes, strange to some, but normal to the majority.
Golfing is a major way to spend time in Monterey due to it being a world-renown golf capital with more than 20 public and private courses and a few that are ranked top 10 in the nation. This city attracts many celebrities and many that already call it home and as you can see it’s an ideal place to relax or concentrate on a hole in one. Fore!
Monterey is a great place to explore wildlife and outdoors because it has tons of natural areas like the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary that’s over 5,300 square miles, making it larger than the largest national park in the United States. What’s even cooler is that its center is an underwater canyon that’s twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. Now doesn’t that sound like something worth exploring? It’s super interactive with plenty to do for your little ones, if you’re visiting with kids. If you’re not and it’s date night, then spending time at the sanctuary is a relaxing and amazing place to be. In addition the Monterey aquarium yearly attracts nearly 2 million visitors that love seeing the 300,000 marine plants and animals that live there. There’s also a one million gallon tank that simulates the ocean and displays deep sea creatures that you will possibly only see there.
SURF AND TURF
No matter how you plan on spending your vacation in Monterey you’ll have plenty of options. If you want to surf in the bay, explore on the lands, both, or neither and just eat a delicious meal of surf and turf, Monterey has got you covered. From hotels to meals, you’ll be very satisfied with what there is to offer. The Intercontinental is a fabulous hotel that’s just steps away from Cannery Row and the aquarium. It has beautiful surroundings that are perfect for relaxing with outdoor fire pits and benches that overlook the Monterey Bay. Another perfect spot for a comfortable and romantic getaway is the Monterey Plaza & Spa. It has an amazing spa that’s perfect for relaxing and you can find great deals here throughout the year and the rooms come with a pair of binoculars that are great for watching the cute sea otters playing in the distance.
PUT YOUR MONTEREY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS
Monterey is a great place to visit and is the best place to stop while on a road trip. The hotels near the peninsula have the best views that capture the unfiltered and untouched beauty of the bay. It’s truly a very cool place due to its many golf courses, marine lands, delicious seafood and premier in films. Monterey stands tall and proud welcoming families and pets while having some of the most luxurious and best deals on hotels that are close to the popular attractions. When searching for the perfect hotel, whether it is dog or kid friendly, ask if there are any special deals or promotions for pets and children under a certain age. You can also ask if there are any discounts on activities like surfing or fishing. You will sometimes be surprised at all the cool finds that aren’t advertised. It’s time to visit Monterey and fall in love with this gorgeous and breathtaking city.