Seven Gables Inn California Garden Room?
Feb 3rd, 2005, 03:51 PM
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They had a crabcake appetizers two weekends ago. As far a desserts , I can't comment, I have given them up in order to be able to drink wine. BTW if you are not happy with anything this time, kim, talk to Cindy (co owner with her husband Ted) if she is there or Janae the manager, they really care about the restuarant and would want to know if you are unhappy.
Have you tried the Kathryn Kennedy wines there, that's what I'm interested in, also! ***kim*** 
Feb 5th, 2005, 08:52 AM
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SFPam,
Thank you so much for helping me with how long we should stay in SB and PG. It looks like rooms book fast so it is good to get the reservations in order; we are all set now.
I have us for 2 nights in SB, one night in San Simeon (I know there is only the Hearst Castle but leave SB late afternoon, tour the Castle early morning and then hit the road and head up to Big Sur) and then 2 nights in PG. We are excited to stay at the Seven Gables; when we reserved the room they said they have tea at 5, milk and Cookies at 8 and breakfast the next morning. I thought those things sounded cute!
Thanks for the sunset drink tip and we do want to eat at Roy's at sunset one evening too. In May I will post my trip. Thanks again for all your help!
Thank you so much for helping me with how long we should stay in SB and PG. It looks like rooms book fast so it is good to get the reservations in order; we are all set now.
I have us for 2 nights in SB, one night in San Simeon (I know there is only the Hearst Castle but leave SB late afternoon, tour the Castle early morning and then hit the road and head up to Big Sur) and then 2 nights in PG. We are excited to stay at the Seven Gables; when we reserved the room they said they have tea at 5, milk and Cookies at 8 and breakfast the next morning. I thought those things sounded cute!
Thanks for the sunset drink tip and we do want to eat at Roy's at sunset one evening too. In May I will post my trip. Thanks again for all your help!
Feb 5th, 2005, 12:17 PM
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Your trip sounds really well-planned. Here's a Santa Barbara tip. If you want a real beach experience, go north of the city center along Cliff Drive to Arroyo Burro Beach - only 10 - 15 minutes away. All the locals will be there with kids and dogs. There's a cafe on the beach called Brown Pelican, food is nothing special but you can grab a bite. And the nearby intersection called Four Corners, where Lazy Acres (organic market) is, has a really good Japanese restaurant for dinner who's name I cannot remember. If you really need a good seafood recommendation, just reply on the board here and I will give my mother a call who lives there and loves to eat out.
Feb 5th, 2005, 02:57 PM
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We stayed at the Seven Gables Inn in the Garden Room and loved it! It is a reasonably sized room with plenty of space for two. The bathroom is spacious though - I think that is where the stained glass window is.
The room is decorated in a very pleasing style - not the formal, overdone, ornate Victorian of the common rooms. The colors are pleasant and appealing. The room is directly on a path from one building to another, but we did not mind it at all. It has a large picture window with a view of the ocean from the room. None of the rooms have TVs - we missed the news each day but it was fine.
We walked to the center of PG a few times from this location and drove to Monterey and Carmel. We had dinner at Fandango's in PG and really enjoyed it. We loved the area and the inn.
Have a great time!
The room is decorated in a very pleasing style - not the formal, overdone, ornate Victorian of the common rooms. The colors are pleasant and appealing. The room is directly on a path from one building to another, but we did not mind it at all. It has a large picture window with a view of the ocean from the room. None of the rooms have TVs - we missed the news each day but it was fine.
We walked to the center of PG a few times from this location and drove to Monterey and Carmel. We had dinner at Fandango's in PG and really enjoyed it. We loved the area and the inn.
Have a great time!
Feb 6th, 2005, 11:34 AM
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I've heard mixed reviews on Brophy Bros. What does she think of the SB Shellfish Co. at the end of the wharf? 
For fine dining, we loved Olie e Limone and the Wine Cask. We had lunch at the Biltmore (The Patio) and yes, it is very, very good and the setting is gorgeous. ***kim***
For fine dining, we loved Olie e Limone and the Wine Cask. We had lunch at the Biltmore (The Patio) and yes, it is very, very good and the setting is gorgeous. ***kim***
Feb 6th, 2005, 06:27 PM
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Skippy: My husband and I did a very similar trip in Dec. Ate at Brophy Bros, which we liked. We felt it was a little pricey for what we had, but it's and expensive area so it goes with the territory. We ate outside and had a terrific view of the marina and the fishing boats unloading the catch. We also ate at one of the places at the pier, but not the one Kim mentioned. Can't remember the name of the indoor room - we ate outside on the sundeck at Longboards (i think). Unless you are very tolerant of pigeons I would recommend against that place. They (pigeons)are everywhere and the tables are not bussed promptly, so its a pigeon buffet. Almost more than I could handle and I'm pretty tolerant. Kinda hard to eat when you aren't sure how sanitary the place is. I had the wait person bring a cloth and clean our spot even tho it looked clean, then got an extra napkins for the flatware to rest upon. We had already placed our order before we realized the extent of our dining companions or we would have gone somewhere else.
Feb 7th, 2005, 01:15 PM
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One last question, how do people dress? We will be there end of April. Capri's? Shorts?
If we go to dinner at Roy's in Pebble Beach can we dress casual or a little more dressy? Thanks for your help; every little bit helps
If we go to dinner at Roy's in Pebble Beach can we dress casual or a little more dressy? Thanks for your help; every little bit helps
Feb 7th, 2005, 04:19 PM
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Turns out the SB Shellfish company is the same as what my mom calls the Crab Shack. After the wharf burned down it changed names. V. good oysters shipped in from Washington, also live lobsters and crabs you can pick out yourself...
Now, about clothes. There is a California look that prevails in Northern California and even much of Santa Barbara. For men, khakis or jeans plus a polo shirt and bring a jacket just in case. Not kelly green or pink jackets north of SB. I don't know of anywhere ties are required, but maybe some really fancy places in SB, LA, SF. For women, linen or cotton pants, maybe a black skirt, with some sort of fairly nice shirt with detailing, and jewelry and nice shoes. The fancier you get, the nicer the shoes, the higher the heels, the more expensive the jewelry, the more the shirt is apt to be silk and lower cut.
People do wear dresses, but mostly at charity functions, or parties, or business events. At restaurants not so much.
I can't speak to LA. In SF, however, the look is more like New York - not quite so much black, but a lot, and Marc Jacobs handsbags are everywhere. Women who are very "social" even wear hats. Shawls are still prevalent. Banana Republic would be the default look, but if you go too preppy you will stand out as a tourist, which is OK tooI was just in the city today, walking around the Financial District, and the women dress fairly classically, but with a touch of hippy, or Asian, or arty, or "ladies who lunch" just to have some style. Comfort is paramount.
Now, about clothes. There is a California look that prevails in Northern California and even much of Santa Barbara. For men, khakis or jeans plus a polo shirt and bring a jacket just in case. Not kelly green or pink jackets north of SB. I don't know of anywhere ties are required, but maybe some really fancy places in SB, LA, SF. For women, linen or cotton pants, maybe a black skirt, with some sort of fairly nice shirt with detailing, and jewelry and nice shoes. The fancier you get, the nicer the shoes, the higher the heels, the more expensive the jewelry, the more the shirt is apt to be silk and lower cut.
People do wear dresses, but mostly at charity functions, or parties, or business events. At restaurants not so much.
I can't speak to LA. In SF, however, the look is more like New York - not quite so much black, but a lot, and Marc Jacobs handsbags are everywhere. Women who are very "social" even wear hats. Shawls are still prevalent. Banana Republic would be the default look, but if you go too preppy you will stand out as a tourist, which is OK too
I was just in the city today, walking around the Financial District, and the women dress fairly classically, but with a touch of hippy, or Asian, or arty, or "ladies who lunch" just to have some style. Comfort is paramount.
Feb 7th, 2005, 05:55 PM
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Thanks that helps. I have been to SF many times and LA but not South of SF nor North of Malibu. This will be fun! I am excited to try the Shellfish Co.; I went to their website and everything looks yummy and priced right! I love crab legs; I hope those are good. I love all seafood; here in the SW we don't get any good seafood so whenever we go either coast we make sure to get our fix! Thanks for all your help and suggestions.
I am also glad to know what the Garden room sounds like. My husband liked it because he said it was the least grandma like (hee hee). We are in our early 30's so he likes hip places and I like cozy place. I think he will like the room; especially the cookies at 8pm. I can't wait to bike ride around too! Any bike rental shops anyone suggests in SB or Carmel/Monterey? Thanks again for everyones help; you guys are the best!
I am also glad to know what the Garden room sounds like. My husband liked it because he said it was the least grandma like (hee hee). We are in our early 30's so he likes hip places and I like cozy place. I think he will like the room; especially the cookies at 8pm. I can't wait to bike ride around too! Any bike rental shops anyone suggests in SB or Carmel/Monterey? Thanks again for everyones help; you guys are the best!
Feb 7th, 2005, 11:29 PM
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For Monterey and Pacifc Grove the end of April-I wouldn't recommend shorts. You could probably get away with capris. It is pretty casual I must say.
If you are going to the Fish House you can wear just about anything. It's very casual.
If you eat at Fandango, Passionfish or the White House, dress could be a bit more upscale but still casual.
Your husband will not need a jacket or tie at any of those places.
I wear alot of linen and am usually well into it come the end of April here in the SF Bay area. I'm also of woman in her 50's who has been known to run"hot" at this point in my life. At any of the places listed to possibly dine, a nice linen pants outfit would be just fine.
A pashima shawl is always a good thing to bring. Once the sun goes down in Monterey it might get a wee bit chilly.
Santa Barbara will have to be addressed by others. I still think it's pretty casual but depends on where you plan to dine.
If you are going to the Fish House you can wear just about anything. It's very casual.
If you eat at Fandango, Passionfish or the White House, dress could be a bit more upscale but still casual.
Your husband will not need a jacket or tie at any of those places.
I wear alot of linen and am usually well into it come the end of April here in the SF Bay area. I'm also of woman in her 50's who has been known to run"hot" at this point in my life. At any of the places listed to possibly dine, a nice linen pants outfit would be just fine.
A pashima shawl is always a good thing to bring. Once the sun goes down in Monterey it might get a wee bit chilly.
Santa Barbara will have to be addressed by others. I still think it's pretty casual but depends on where you plan to dine.
