I lived for a year in Monterey in 1986 when I was studying at the Defense Language Institute and again another year in 1991 when I was doing clinical training at the Fort Ord Hospital. In 1986 it was nice to just walk or bicycle from my apartment two blocks above Lighthouse Ave to see the attractions. During that time the Aquarium was closed for a couple of weeks for filming Star Trek IV. I fell in love with the Wharf's chowder in a bread bowl and chocolate and nut covered toffee. Great SCUBA diving if you are tolerant of the cold water. We go back every few years. We're retired Army so we don't have a huge income. We camp with our travel trailer at a Navy campground that is right behind the fairgrounds. Always enjoy our visits.
Aloha Josh! Thank you for this beautiful and informative video! Due to new job for my husband, a good opportunity, he may not have the flexibility like I do for us to go back to Maui in November. So, Monterey may be the alternative and a place that has been on our bucket list. Would love to visit the Monterey aquarium and yes please a video on the 17 mile drive would be great! Mahalo!
My wife and I will be visiting Monterey for the first time this July for a long weekend, this video was great! thank you! And thanks for the Big Sur road trip video too as we're driving down from Monterey to Treebones Yurt village in south Big Sur- lot of good places to hit up on the way
Hi Josh, recently stumbled on channel and love it. Can you add a bit more details like how hard it is to do the hike? how long it is (distance wise) like 3-4 miles rocky moderate climb etc.
Thanks for the great videos, and we are enjoying them!❤ I heard that the whale watching boat tour is exciting, not sure if you have any recommendation?
We stay at the Colton Inn on Pacific Street. California residents usually stay there, convenient walk to downtown & the trolley (runs Memorial Day to Labor Day). The Portola Hotel is wonderful, but pricey. Casa Munras is still downtown & has a good restaurant/bar. There are several decent motels on Munras Dr. but not really within walking distance. There are some very nice B & B’s near Cannery Row, Pacific Grove or Carmel. There are some nice but very pricey hotels along Cannery Row.