Where 2 Stay on Monterey Peninsula--Monterey or Pacific Grove?
Jun 7th, 2011, 04:37 AM
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Where 2 Stay on Monterey Peninsula--Monterey or Pacific Grove?
My husband and I are planning a CA trip next May with a 3-4 day sojourn on Monterey peninsula. We prefer to rent apts/cottages vs motels/B and Bs. We tend to prefer "the quiet side" vs hustle bustle but don't want to put in a lot of driving time in traffic just to go out to dinner.
Any comment son Monterey vs Pacific Grove as base camps? Both have appeal as far as convenient locations, properties available.
Thanks!
Any comment son Monterey vs Pacific Grove as base camps? Both have appeal as far as convenient locations, properties available.
Thanks!
Jun 7th, 2011, 07:22 AM
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Neither of those towns are exactly big in "hustle bustle", but you should avoid staying anywhere very near Cannery Row in Monterey, b/c the Aquarium (which is wonderful and well worth a visit) and all the surrounding shops and restaurants attract lots of school groups and tourists. Beyond that, as Debit says, these two towns are so close that it can be hard to tell when you've left one and entered the other, so just look for a cottage on a quiet street, or near the beach in PG, and you'll be fine.
Jun 7th, 2011, 08:07 AM
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The Monterey Aquarium is physically located partly in Monterey and partly in Pacific Grove -- that should give you an idea how close they are
That said, Pacific Grove sounds right up your alley! Quiet, charming, and lovely.
The Monterey Aquarium is physically located partly in Monterey and partly in Pacific Grove -- that should give you an idea how close they are
That said, Pacific Grove sounds right up your alley! Quiet, charming, and lovely.
Jun 18th, 2011, 07:54 AM
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Click here: Pacific Grove California Vacation Rentals by Owner - Pacific Grove California VRBO, Vacation Home Rentals, Condo
See if the above site will load. It is a web site for small homes and cottages in PG to rent.
I ditto PASSIONFISH. We live in PG area and love the place.
See if the above site will load. It is a web site for small homes and cottages in PG to rent.
I ditto PASSIONFISH. We live in PG area and love the place.
Jun 18th, 2011, 02:18 PM
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sf, last weekend Passionfish was still in the same place. Were you thinking about the news quiet awhile ago that Ted and Cindy might open a place in the Old Bath House space? Hasn't happened and they never intended to leave the space in PG.
