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 Kayaks near Monterey Wharf by atufft
I believe that any type of kayak would work, except for some sit-on-top types. The bay waters are calm on a good day, and so a sea going kayak isn't strickly necessary. I'd bring warm clothes though as both the water and the air can get quite chilly even on a summer day. Leave a Comment Theme: Kayaking/CanoeingAddress: Monterey Bay at MontereyDirections: Access to the Bay can be had from parking right near the pier, but price of parking would be lower at other places.
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Wharf by atufft
Check with the local shops in Monterey or Santa Cruz on this issue. Leave a Comment
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 The Lodge at Pebble Beach by 807Wheaton
When we pulled up in the parking lot of the Pebble Beach Golf Links and Pro Shop we saw Tom Watson get out of the car in front of us. We didn't play golf when we were there but we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and browsing through the Pro Shops. Leave a Comment
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Monterey Sports Center
If you happen to be looking for a gym or swimming pool, here it is. It's run by the City of Monterey and the facilities are very nice. Visitors are welcome. The hours vary a little by season (all facilities are open all year), so check the website. It isn't very expensive compared to a private place. Theme: OtherAddress: 301 E. Franklin St.Phone: 831.646.3700Directions: The Center occupies a large city block between Del Monte Avenue on the north, E. Franklin St. on the south, Washington St. on the west and Figueroa St. on the east.Website: http://www.monterey.org/sportscenter/
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For a different type of diving, this is a great location for scuba enthsusiasts. This is cold water diving, although I've only used a 7mm suit with hood. Swimming through the kelp can be tricky but fun. You never know when a seal will come up to play.
Of course you will want your own mask, snorkel and fins but there are several good dive shops to rent gear if you are only there for a short time. Leave a Comment Theme: Scuba Diving
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Visibility is just ok, winter is the best time to go scuba diving. This is when the kelp beds flourish, and many marine creatures lives or feeds off of it.
Wet suit is ok. I've seen several divers use dry suits and I guess it works for e'm. Leave a Comment Theme: Scuba DivingAddress: Coast Guard Ghetty
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 Monterey Peninsula Recreation
Trail by cnangoLeave a Comment
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 by venteeocho
pebble beach golf links and the spectacular
neighboring courses within the del monte forest Leave a Comment Theme: GolfingPhone: 831 647 7500Directions: follow the dashed red line on the roadway and the 17 mile drive markers to make your way through the forest and along the coastWebsite: www.pebblebeach.com
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Pebble Beach is most well known for it’s golf courses, 3 private golfing clubs with award winning courses and the 5 listed below which are open to the public:
Poppy Hills Golf Course- 3200 Lopez Rd,
(831) 622-8239
Spanish Bay Golf Links- 2700 17 Mile Dr,
(831) 647-7495
Spyglass Hill Golf Course-Spyglass Hill Rd,
(831) 625-8563
Pebble Beach Golf Links- 2700 17 Mile Dr, (831) 625-8518
Pebble Beach Golf Links- Peter Hay Course, (831) 625-8518
As Jeff and I drove by the Spanish Bay Golf Links (pictured) we saw several deer on the green as well as beautiful coastal views. Leave a Comment
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Monterey's Laguna Seca Raceway and Laguna Seca Recreation Area are co-located just a few miles outside of town on Highway 68 toward Salinas. This is a beautiful area on a small portion of the former Fort Ord that offers beautiful views over the surrounding countryside as well as camping, hiking, playgrounds, and most unique: a 2.238 mile paved road course raceway.
The park is run by Monterey County Parks Department and has various facilities including camping and rifle and pistol ranges. Park entrance for non-race days is $6 per vehicle, camping is $20 to $20 per night, and shooting at the range is about $8 per hour.
The 11-turn racetrack has been in use since 1957 and has been driven by famous drivers such as Bobby Rahal, Michael Andretti, Helio Castroneves, and Al Unser Jr. The track is famous for its tight "Andretti Hairpin" turn, the tough corkscrew, and its 300 foot elevation change. While the track was previously used by Indy Cars (now Champ Cars), it most famous races are now run by the American Le Mans Series. The track also hosts the annual US Sports Car Invitational, the Red Bull US Grand Prix for motorcycles, the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, the AMA Superbike Series, and the Monterey Sports Car Championships. Tickets for a single day of racing range from $20 to over $300 depending on the event and seat location. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingAddress: 1025 Monterey Highway 68, Salinas, CA 93908Phone: (831) 242-8201Directions: Though the address is Salinas, the park is actually about halfway between Monterey and Salinas, and easily to spot along Highway 68.Website: http://www.laguna-seca.com/
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- Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
1200 Olmsted Road, Monterey, CA - Marina Dunes Resort
3295 Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA - Days Inn Monterey Fisherman's Wharf / Aquarium
1288 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA - The Blue Lagoon Inn
2362 North Fremont Street, Monterey, CA - Comfort Inn Monterey Bay
2050 North Fremont Street, Monterey, CA - La Quinta Inn Monterey
2401 Del Monte Avenue, Monterey, CA - Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA - El Castell Motel
2102 North Fremont Street, Monterey, CA - Days Inn Monterey Downtown
850 Abrego Street, Monterey, CA - Travelodge Monterey Bay
2030 North Freemont Street, Monterey, CA - Comfort Inn Monterey by the Sea
1252 Munras Ave. (formerly Comfort Inn Munras), Monterey, CA - Merritt House Inn
386 Pacific Ave., Monterey, CA - Cannery Row Inn
200 Foam St (Formerly Quality Inn), Monterey, CA - Best Western Park Crest Motel
1100 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA - Clarion Hotel Monterey
1046 Munras Avenue (formerly "Westwind Lodge"), Monterey, CA
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