3 day itinerary at Monterey, California

 

3 Fun Day Itinerary at Monterey, California

Our 10 day Pacific Coast vacation started in San Francisco, where we had an amazing 48 hours. We then spent an amazing 3 day vacation at Monterey, California. For those who are not familiar with Monterey, it is an adorable city on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. The drive from San Francisco was only approximately 3 hours. Here is our 3 day itinerary at Monterey, California.Monterey, California.
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Day 1 at Monterey, CA

We started our day with a complimentary breakfast at Lucia onsite restaurant and completed our customary work out. We then drove to Cannery row and visited the famous Monterey Aquarium. The Monterey Aquarium is a nice place to spend a few hours. It is very busy and great for kids if you are traveling as a family. We recommend spending a few hours here and then walking over to Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar and having lunch and a cocktail the views are gorgeous. After visiting Old Fisherman's wharf we headed over to Pebble beach to complete the 17 mile drive. The scenic drive is one of the most beautiful drives we have ever completed. There is a $10.25 fee to enter per car, but such a small price to pay for such beauty.

Day 2 at Carmel by the Sea, CA

On day 2 we visited Point Lobos for an amazing hike. The views from here are one of a kind. We saw a lot of wild life, it was great to connect with nature. If you are vising, stop by one of the visitor centers to pick up a pair of binoculars and just return them when you are done at the end of your trip. This is the best way to see all of the wild life. In the evening we visited the city of Carmel by the Sea. Carmel by the sea is a small beach town know for it's fairy tale cottages and galleries. I loved visiting all of the quaint and colorful storefronts. For dinner we stopped at Demetra Cafe. A cozy Mediterranean restaurant, with amazing food and very fair prices. The Baklava was to die for!

Day 3 at Carmel, CA

On our last day we took one of the hotel toys for a ride. One of the benefits of staying at Bernardus Lodge & Spa was the complimentary Mercedes Benz loaner. We took a beautiful drive down the coast and visited a local coffee shop for a nice break. Upon our return it was time for our spa appointment. The Spa was small but cozy. We had a couples massage and enjoyed the rest of the day at the hotel. We did use our American Express to book the hotel which entitled us to a late check out and allowed us to maximize our time at the hotel.
 

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