Visiting Carmel-By-The-Sea for the first time or as a frequented destination affords a good dose of sensory overload. Art galleries, restaurants, unique homes and businesses and myriad recreation choices are all canvassed by the majesty of the Pacific Ocean. And … Read More
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Tally Ho Inn: Intimate, elegant touch of class in Carmel
Posted by James Raia at 08:54 AM
Martine Inn: Century-old legacy in Pacific Grove B&B
Posted by James Raia at 08:51 AM
With the Pacific Ocean as an omnipresent backdrop, the Martine Inn and its more than 100-year-old legacy provide an ideal location to experience the old and new of the Monterey Peninsula. The historic bed & breakfast, built in 1899, offers … Read More
Mariposa Inn & Suite: Renovated, hidden yet convenient in Monterey
Posted by James Raia at 08:48 AM
It’s not an official name, but travelers to the Monterey Peninsula have the largest selection of motel and hotel rooms along “Motel-Hotel Row” in Monterey. The properties extend from nearly downtown Monterey toward Highway 1 on Munras Ave There are … Read More
Pacific Gardens Inn: Quiant and quiet in the Pacific Grove forest
Posted by James Raia at 08:43 AM
Asilomar State Beach and its accompanying conference center are among the most well-known destinations on the Monterey Peninsula. It’s surprising, therefore, that several other nearby locations are among the same area’s most unheralded accommodation choices. One option is Pacific Gardens … Read More
Wayside Inn: Quaint, kitchens and plenty of flowers in Carmel
Posted by James Raia at 10:52 PMWayside Inn is among the five properties owned by Inns by the Sea located in Carmel, California, and with nearly 1,000 rooms located in the quaint city, it’s distinguished in several ways. It’s a small property (22 rooms), which lends … Read More
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I can’t remember the first time I visited the Monterey Peninsula. But in the early 1980s my parents purchased a small house on 12th and Casanova in Carmel. I called it the Gingerbread House. Like anyone who visits the area … Read More

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