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 Victorian Homes above Pacific
Groves Rocky Shore by cnangoLeave a Comment
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I love to drive or walk along the tree lined streets of the Village of Carmel. There are so many charming cottages nestled among twisited Cypress and towering Monterey Pines. There are no sidewalks or streetlights in the residential areas and the houses are identified by name rather than by numbers. Many of the beautiful homes have rustic stonework and whimsical architecture. Leave a Comment
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 GEORIS WINERY TASTING ROOM
COURTYARD ENTRY by travelgourmet, 4 more photos
One winery tasting room is located on Pilot Road, just off Carmel Valley Road in the Village, has that old world feel and charm. Georis Winery is located in the mountains of the upper Carmel Valley so the tasting room is more convinient down in the Village. Georis is 28 acres of estate grown Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and is reflected in the rich bold taste of the Merlot and the elegance of the Cabernet. and don't let the movie "Sideways" stop you from enjoying a great Merlot.
The tasting room has a courtyard entrance with a tree canopy with sitting tables and tranquil gardens. The adobe tasting room has a small wine bar area but a larger old world style gift shop. Worth a stop if you enjoy a good red wine or just a relaxed time. Leave a Comment
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Walk down to the beach in the early evening (there is plenty of parking once the day beach people are gone) and watch the sunset. The clouds make it look as though the sun is making the ocean steam. The sun sets quickly, so watch carefully.
It's quite romantic to watch the sunset and take a walk along the sand. There were a lot of people out walking their dogs (it was fun to watch the dogs play in the water) and couples just sitting on the dunes enjoying the view.
If I were to make a list of things everyone HAD TO DO when on the Monterey Peninsula, this would be very high.
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 The beautiful Mission San
Carlos de Rio Carmelo. by Jerelis
But you're definately better off visiting Mission San Carlos de Rio Carmelo. The Franciscan frair Junipero Serra was the founder of the Californian mission post. Untill his death in 1784 the mission post of Carmel was his homebase. The block, which contains Moorish elements, has a very artistic design and is build by untrained people! It's a great and beautiful place to wonder off... Leave a Comment
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 by Krystynn
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 VIEW FROM MISSION RANCH, FIELD
TO OCEAN by travelgourmet, 4 more photos
This is all now owned by actor/director/producer Oscar Academy Award Winner Clint Eastwood since 1986. The former Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Clint Eastwood drops by now and then to visit with friends at the restaurant/bar. A word of caution, no paparazzi and please do not bother Clint Eastwood or he might become one of his movie characters, "Dirty Harry". Instead, enjoy the lasting beauty of the fields and ocean from the patio dining area or inside by the bar, just listening to that all familiar soft spoken husky voice calling out, "Oh really". Wow, being in the presence of an icon of the film industry and just sitting back enjoying the view with a cold one in hand.
Thanks, Mr. Eastwood, for preserving a little of a bygone era at the Mission Ranch. The location may be a little off the beaten path, but well worth visiting, not only for the view but for the ambiance and character of the hotel and restaurant/bar. Leave a Comment
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 The Lone Cypress near the
coast. by Jerelis
Of course there were a few attractions to go to like Fanshell Beach which is a popular place to stop for a picnic and catch a few rays. The 200- to 300-year-old Lone Cypress is among the most popular photo opportunies along the tour. The legendary tree, official symbol of Pebble Beach Company, is a California Landmark and has been immortalized by Robert Louis Stevenson and captured by countless artists and photographers Leave a Comment
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 A beautiful house we passed
during our drive. by Jerelis
Last but not least there are the obvious attractions like the golf courses Cypress Point, Spyglass Hill, The Links at Spanish Bay and the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Link; a handful of castles scattered along the 17 miles of splendor through the Del Monte Forest; and, of course, nature.
To be honest we were a bit disappointed driving through it. The entry fee of 7.50 dollars included this illustrated brochure, but during the drive it never lived up to it! Leave a Comment
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The other day I was heading from Monterey to Soledad, so I looked on a map...about 45 miles and the route via Carmel Valley looked about the same as the route via Salinas on 68 and 101. Boy was I wrong...instead of taking about an hour, the drive took more than two hours along the narrow, twisty farm roads from Carmel Valley to Soledad. This area is so desolate, there are signs warning motorists that there are no gas stations for the next 41 miles. Along the drive I saw deer, turkeys, and redneck houses that were straight out of West Virginia. Nice drive, but no fun if you're in a rush to get somewhere.
Of course, the lower stretch of Carmel Valley Road between Carmel and the town of Carmel Valley is much different. Here you will find expensive mansions, golf courses, equestrian centers, wineries and wine tasting rooms, numerous shops and restaurants, and the large Garland Ranch Regional Park. Leave a Comment
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