If you go out West to California, I definately recommend that you take I-1 All the way from San Fran down to Big Sur. A few tips. No matter how warm San Fran is, it is ALWAYS windy, so bring a jacket. Same with Montery/Salinas area. I lived in Monterey for quite some time, and it's usually nice to have someone familiar with the area to show you around, because all the one way streets and tourist areas. Also, look out for which areas in Salinas you visit due to gang activity.
Carmel is beautiful, but expensive. So, if you want to stop someplace to stay or eat, look more on the outskirts, there are some hidden treasures.
The best time to visit Monterey in my opinion is during the Monarch festival. When the butterflies all swarm, especially around Lover's Point, it's like something out of a fairy tale.
As far as St. Augustine... I could go on forever about... I live near there, and there is just so much... ghost hunts, carriage rides, St. George street, The Columbia House for food, the Fudge factory, the Fort... The reinactments, the Light show... sooo much... *sigh*
And.. I officially think this is the longest reply I have ever had... so... yeah...
Oh, in Monterey, if you can find a small dingy looking place called Campaigno's... GO!! They make the best sandwiches and the most delicious cakes you could think of... *drools*
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Date: 2008-05-31 10:04 pm (UTC)Carmel is beautiful, but expensive. So, if you want to stop someplace to stay or eat, look more on the outskirts, there are some hidden treasures.
The best time to visit Monterey in my opinion is during the Monarch festival. When the butterflies all swarm, especially around Lover's Point, it's like something out of a fairy tale.
As far as St. Augustine... I could go on forever about... I live near there, and there is just so much... ghost hunts, carriage rides, St. George street, The Columbia House for food, the Fudge factory, the Fort... The reinactments, the Light show... sooo much... *sigh*
And.. I officially think this is the longest reply I have ever had... so... yeah...
Oh, in Monterey, if you can find a small dingy looking place called Campaigno's... GO!! They make the best sandwiches and the most delicious cakes you could think of... *drools*