Not really in Monterey, but I always go to the Giant Artichoke in Castroville and get some deep fried artichokes. Then go to the Moss Landing beach and chow down!
This takes me back! I studied at DLI, up on the hill above Monterey. The area is gorgeous...wandering Carmel on a warm evening, Cannery Row for dinner, Big Sur...gorgeous!
I thought DLI was in San Antonio unless it was changed. And a warm night there? WOW! I always thought throughout the summer it was in the 50’s or 60’s unless a heat wave.
Lover's Point, Point Pinos Lighthouse ( Oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States). These are actually in Pacific Grove. Point Lobos is considered part of Carmel. And if you are in Carmel, visit Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Beach, Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel Valley for wine tasting. The butterflies starts arriving in October and are gone by February/March. Don't stop there, keep going south to Big Sur and drive that breathtaking Hwy. 1 all the way down to San Simeon to see Hearst Castle! See Cambria, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo too! SO much to see! So much beauty!
When I was in Monterey I did a whale watching trip. Amazing! We saw humpback whales, a blue whale risso dolphins and many sealions and otters. The aquarium was also a fun visit. It is beautiful and I understand that this aquarium is so highly recommended
I love Monterey more than any other place in Northern California. The first time I visited the aquarium I had the strangest case of deja vu and after doing a little research learned that the aquarium was used as the Cetacean Institute in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Just a little bit of useless trivia there ; ). If interested in a whale watching tour I highly recommend Princess Monterey right on the wharf. Great video, thank you for what you do!
Oh, this was fun to see you make a video of my hometown. I used to play at Dennis the Menus park as a kid and my kids and grandson have played at this park. It's currently nothing like it was back in the day. We used to be able to play on the train. My brother worked at the Fisherman's Grotto. I can attest to the quality of the clam chowder. You actually showed a place I had never been before. The lower Presidio area. Cool. I'm going to check it out. For a place to visit the next time you are in the area, Ghirardelli's on Canary Row. They make the best drinkable chocolate.
So glad I did your hometown proud! That is awesome that you used to be able to climb on the train! I will have to stop by for some drinkable chocolate next time, thanks for the tip!
I also remember being able to climb around on the locomotive at Dennis the Menace playground, and also there was like a long rope bridge that was pretty fun to run around on but in hindsight was probably kind of dangerous for kids.
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Monterey is my home. Hope whoever visits loves this little town. A little advice tho... Please don't drive like a tourist. We can tell who is one and who isn't. 😁 Enjoy the 831. 😁😁
I came across Revival Ice Cream the last time I was in Monterey, and that is exactly the flavor I ordered, too. Absolutely delicious! No regrets, there!
Great video ! Very informative. I've always had a love for Monterrey, and would move there in a heartbeat but I've gotten a bit medically fragile so maybe next lifetime. It's so beautiful and having that access to the ocean is healing ❣
I wish I found your channel while I lived in California. My husband and I were able to do some traveling, wish we could’ve done more but we lived pretty far from everything at Fort Irwin and we were locked down on the base for 3 months during Covid. However on our last trip we drove up to Leggett to then drove the PCH from Fort Bragg to Morro Bay. It was beautiful!!
Was there a few weeks ago! Point Lobos was so beautiful! We also walked along the coastal trail in Monterey and saw sea otters in the ocean which was a really cool experience. Also hit Revival which was probably the best thing we ate that day. I actually took that suggestion from your blog lol.
Monterey is one of my favorite places to visit but I learned today that there are things I still need to see. By the way I love visiting Monterey Olive Oil Company in Cannery Row. Great video!
My favorite place in Monterey is onboard the SV Mary Louise, a beautiful 30-foot sailing sloop moored in the municipal marina (right next to Fisherman's Wharf). Stop by and say hi! (And I agree, the Old Fisherman's Grotto has good chowder.)
Like some others that commented here, I also was stationed at the DLI to study arabic. Most beautiful place I've ever lived and I've lived all over the U.S. It's incredible there. Loved the video!
As some others have mentioned, I recall being a child in the 80s and visiting Dennis the Menace park. The train was completely open to being climbed on but I'm sure someone eventually sued after falling off and now it's gated off. There also used to be this big swinging apparatus and a small bush maze.
I hope that you stopped by Carmel-By-The-Sea since you were in Monterey. You may even be able to run into Clint Eastwood, since he resides In Carmel every once in awhile.
sort of a shame they no longer put Monterey Aquarium in the City Pass for SF. That was one of the best deals you can get years ago. But yea definitely a must do but costly. The monarch butterfly are crazy to look at but very one specie cluster. The San Diego Zoo butterfly event is another must see butterfly event thing, a lot more variety but obviously not in the thousands.
Lived here for a year. The Aquarium is the best. We used to do group runs here. The seals stink in the morning. I stopped here on my 8300 mile trek a year or so ago. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
And well you could take a hike in Jacks Peak Park above Monterey with such high up beautiful city/ocean views and ample hiking , except I got bit by a tic and got Lyme disease (so the doctor said, very rare) HAHAHA (no really)
@@Nagranddan Yeah… Soarin over the world now, but the California version comes back from time-to-time at California Adventure park. It’s actually back now temporarily.
I lived in Monterey and still don't know what to do other than the typical tourist things. Vivolos Chowder House has the best clam chowder and their prices are great. My favorite place to grab lunch.
With so many California residents now intent on destroying anything connected with history and intent on destroying any business that is even remotely successful, I'm astonished there are this many historic places and successful business that can still be visited in Monterey.
Ocean View Blvd in Pacific Grove can't be missed! Just go to the southern end of Cannery Row and take the very next right, This will take you right along the most gorgeous ocean views AND it has a walking a bike trail. As you go along Ocean View Blvd, you'll come to Lover's Point which has a small, but really nice sandy beach. This road is so scenic, you could easily spend a few hours here, especially if you're a photographer, and unlike 17 Mile Drive, it's free and so is the parking!
The old locomotive at Dennis the Menace Park is the one that killed Ed (Doc) Ricketts May 11, 1948 while he was intoxicated and asleep on the tracks near Cannery Row.
The two best places for breakfast in the Monterey area are: Toasties in Pacific Grove and Katie’s Place in Carmel. The absolute best value dinner spot is Vivolo’s Chowder House in Monterey.
Great list. Gotta hit Lalla for lunch and A Taste of Monterey in the evening for a glass of wine and charcuterie board. (and a beautiful sunrise at Tidal Coffee) ❤️☀️🌊
The last time I was there was in March 2008. TED Conference was held there for a three-day conference. Google was our sponsor and we hosted a great night at the Aquarium, with that said the Aquarium is what I remember as well.
I also recommend checking out Moss Landing just a bit north of Monterey :) you can kayak or hike around Elkhorn Slough and then warm yourself up on some chowder at Phil's fish market - be warned though it gets windy!
now usually i support angry comments against da portia hughes gang whom betrayed , lead a dumb ur so quiet speech, n number rule violated a frmer bagger n lemoore so more condemnation against them but dis a interestin vid none da less.
You must Not be from Salinas. I am, it’s definitely safer than SF. You don’t have to worry about getting your car broken into here in Salinas like in SF.
@@claudiaarriola4403 i wasn't comparing s.f. with salinas....if someone were to visit Monterey thinking about going to Steinbeck's hometown(thats what i was getting down to) old town salinas has a lot of weirdo druggie homeless people(hella crime elements) change my mind.u must live in the south side....
@@claudiaarriola4403 so ur telling me that salinas is a safe city in Monterey county? Pretty assuming that u dont even know me and assume i didnt go to harden and Alvarez h.s........... r YOU even from salinas?
I grew up in Pacific Grove ….Class of 1980 Your spots are right on…great breakfast place…called First watch in the American Steel Cannery…of course the Sardine Factory for dinner and the Whaling Station right next door.
