Since 1919, the exquisite beauty and unique challenge of Pebble Beach Golf Links has
thrilled golfers and spectators alike. Designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant, the course hugs the rugged
coastline, providing wide-open vistas, cliff-side fairways and sloping greens. It is a delightful challenge for all players.
http://www.pebblebeach.com/
Discover Nature's treasures as you explore the serene majesty of Del Monte Forest. Here you'll quickly experience the magic of a legendary
scenic tour that's home to The Lone Cypress, Seal and Bird Rocks, Fanshell Beach, Point Joe, and the colliding currents of The Restless Sea.
You'll see black cormorants, brown pelicans, California sea otters, harbor seals, and idle sea lions all in their natural habitat. Colorful native
wildflowers dot the scene, adorning the cool, soothing hues of the seashore and carefully preserved dunescape.
http://www.pebblebeach.com/page.asp?id=1373
In 1956 a group of Monterey businessmen founded the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) with a charter to
benefit local charitable and non-profit organizations and to promote the economic vitality of Monterey through the encouragement, solicitation,
organization, sponsorship and perpetuation of motorsports events in the vicinity of the Monterey Peninsula. They conceived and built Laguna Seca
Raceway, and today SCRAMP continues to organize races at the track true to its charter.
A year and eight days from the day SCRAMP was chartered and two months after SCRAMP was granted construction approval, Pete Lovely won the first race at
Laguna Seca Raceway driving a Ferrari. That was on November 9, 1957. Almost over-night, Laguna Seca Raceway became world famous and now it is the
premier road racing track in North America. Worldwide, it is mentioned in the same breath with other historic tracks like Le Mans, Indianapolis, Monaco,
Monza, Pebble Beach, Brands Hatch, Road America, Spa-Francochamps, Watkins Glen, Riverside and the Nürburgring.
The track is 15 minutes away. http://www.laguna-seca.com/
Highway 1 through Big Sur is designated American National Scenic Byway & California Scenic Highway, an honor reserved for highways that are so distinctive they are destinations unto themselves.
The drive down the coast is dramatic and is best suited to a small group. Big Sur is along the way and has horseback tours.
http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/
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886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940 |
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24 Hr Info Line: (831) 648-4888
Main Number: (831) 648-4800 |
Open every day except December 25
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Regular Hours |
| 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
May 28 – Sept. 5 & Holidays |
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is your window to the wonders of the ocean. From amazing animals to special events with live music, there's something
here for everyone.
The Boardwalk is a half-mile long historic amusement park next to Santa Cruz's mile long main beach. It includes more than 34 rides and attractions
(featuring two national historic landmarks: the 1924 Giant Dipper roller coaster and the 1911 Looff Carousel plus plenty of modern ride thrills), dozens
of restaurants, shops, games, indoor arcades and miniature golf.
April hours are limited so please check their website before driving 43 miles to Santa Cruz.
http://www.beachboardwalk.com/
Discovered in 1939, and opened to the public in 1940, the Mystery Spot has amazed and perplexed hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the
world. Many return again to experience the puzzling variations in gravity, perspective, height, and more. It is 44 miles from Monterey.
http://www.mysteryspot.com/
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Carmel Mission is nearby. It was built in 1771 and is active with daily masses and in great condition. The Carmel Mission is open to the public
Monday – Saturday from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM and from 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM on Sunday. Please call the Mission at (831) 624 1271, extension 210 to
check on the holiday schedule.
The all-inclusive admission fee to tour the Mission grounds, Basilica and Museums is a follows: Adults: $5; Seniors: $4; Children under 17: $1.
Although there are stairs in some places, almost the entire property is wheelchair accessible.
http://www.carmelmission.org/welcome.htm
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Kayaking, sky diving, fishing, bicycling, and whale watching are just a few of the things you can do on the Monterey Peninsula. But that's not all!
Don't forget that horseback riding, billiards, wine tasting, and auto racing can round out a week of fun here. Whatever you decide to try, the
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of commerce members will make sure you have a fabulous time, and that a smile never leaves your face.
http://www.mpcc.com/
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