Every tourist destination has its attractions. However, because every tourist is different, these attractions have greater or lesser value. In this series Gary gives his reasons for traveling to a particular place. Hopefully some of his thoughts will entice you to consider adding this particular place to your itinerary. The entire series is being categorized under the heading, “Spotlights.” You may find more information about these locations in the archives of this website, under headings such as, “Great Places,” “Things to Do in,” “Best of,” “Top 10” and “Places of a Lifetime.” In addition, there may be “Walking Tours” of these places available for purchase on the website for the low price of $1.49 each.
Conveniently located about an hours drive from San Francisco, Monterey offers the best of California. The rocky coastline is spectacular and features glorious waterfront mansions. The town combines history with charm and is delightful to explore. Definitely add Monterey to your California trip for at least the following reasons:
1. Seventeen-Mile Drive offers travelers a gorgeous rocky coastline as well as a peek at the homes of the ultra-rich. Pebble Beach Golf Club, one of the world’s most beautiful and most difficult golf courses, can be found here.
Lone Cypress, 17-mile Drive
2. John Steinbeck, one of America’s greatest novelists, wrote about Cannery Row in Monterey. This section of warehouses and fish-processing plants has now been converted into a charming shopping district.
Cannery Row
3. History abounds in this maritime city on lovely Monterey Bay.
Pacific House
4. Spanish architecture is also well-represented in Monterey.
San Carlos Cathedral
