1 Day in Monterey/Pacific Grove

Hi,

Im staying one night in the Green Gables inn in June and was wondering how I should spend the day? Ill be arriving about lunch time and leaving again the next norning - I have no interest in the aquarium as Im terrified of fish! - is there anything (that doesnt involve fishys) that I shouldnt miss with 24 hours in the area?

I would be interested in maybe a walking tour?

thanks in advance!

1 Day in Monterey/Pacific Grove

If you will havea car and enjoy the outdoors, I recommmend a walk at Point Lobos State reserve, about 7 miles from your motel. There is a ';Path of History'; in Monterey as well that goes by the Adobes.

www.montereyinfo.org/?p=history_adobe_homes.

For a nice drive, you could go down Hwy 1 as far as Bixby bridge.

For boutique shopping you could go to Carmel (less than 5 miles away.) You could rent a bike and take it along the recreation trail - the best area is along the water from Fisherman%26#39;s Wharf to Pacific Grove (about 3 miles one way, and flat.) Hope that gives you some ideas!

1 Day in Monterey/Pacific Grove

Those are some lovely suggestions AL thankyou - didnt realise that those places were so close to PG! its hard to get an idea from looking at maps of where it would be possible to visit with just a short period of time!

Thanks again

If you have a car, then I%26#39;d suggest that you drive to Point Lobos State Reserve. It%26#39;s about 15 minutes south of Monterey on Highway 1. There are beautiful walking/hiking trails with spectacular ocean views. It%26#39;s peaceful and stunning.

If you don%26#39;t have a car or prefer to stay in town, then from the Green Gables you can walk on the recreation trail that is opposite the Green Gables. If you walk toward Monterey, you%26#39;ll see Cannery Row and then continuing on, you can walk all the way to the Monterey Wharf. If you walk in the other direction, you%26#39;ll walk along the Pacific Grove Coastline, which is also beautiful.

Also, the state government offers a Monterey Walking Tour, but it%26#39;s not offered every day. Here is a link: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=951

If you%26#39;re looking for a place for lunch in Pacific Grove, I highly suggest the Red House Cafe on the main street, Lighthouse Ave. You can walk there from the Green Gables.

Have a nice visit.

Pt. Lobos and Carmel are great suggestions, I would also suggest a visit to the Carmel Mission which is informative and fun. You could have lunch at the Mission Ranch which is a Clint Eastwood venue. Very pretty patio with views of the ocean and green pastures.

I would have dinner at Robert Kincaid%26#39;s White House in PG, located in the Hart Mansion. They offer a Fixed Price menu which is reasonably priced, the food is excellent here. Enjoy your trip! :)