Considering the Mariposa Inn in Monterey?
A VT member wrote the following comment about visiting Monterey:
Foggy Sand Dunes at Asilomar State Beach by zrim
The weather is an attraction in itself. Most mornings seem to be foggy with the sun burning off the mists by lunchtime. The shrouded dunes are great for a short hike and there is no chance of a sunburn in these conditions.