Originally an artists' colony set against the Pacific Ocean, Pebble Beach Golf Course is right next door. Bring your golf clubs, your eye for art, your appetite for gourmet food, and a wad of cash. Plan to spend at least half a day just wandering up and down the streets looking at all the quaint houses.

Don't miss going nearby Carmel.

Pacific Grove is a nice place to park the car, walk around the paths and see the Pacific Ocean. It's rather on the cool side so bring layers. There are lots of little BB's along the way, but usually fill up fast, so go to the web and book your reservations.

This is a georgeous town with a lot of art galleries and a beautiful ocean beach.

The Aquarium is the best place to see in downtown. The rest of the shopping is all tourist prices and kitchy items. Rent a room in a less expensive hotel and walk around downtown to have a good time.

Nice little seaside Californian town. Very wealthy, but pretty. If your in San Francisco its worth a visit along with Monterey. The drive down the Pacific Highway alone makes it worthwhile, its breath-taking!

just a nice little town on the way from SFO to LA, worth stopping there

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Monterey is one of my most favorite places! If you get the priviledge to go, you must visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium!

here is a simple one: what time of the day does the sun go down? what side of the street? what time of the day is most enjoyable in Carmel? Sunset or sunrise? You guess