May & Stephen's Coastline Adventure
from Los Angeles to Monterey, CA
10/26/20 - 10/29/20

Last Update: 11/21/20 in Los Angeles, CA

~Our 25th Anniversary Celebration~

 

Day Date City Distance From To
1 10/26 Los Angeles ~ Big Sur ~ Monterey, CA 330 10:00 17:00
2 10/27 Monterey ~ 17 Mile Drive ~ Carmel 110 13:00 17:00
3 10/28 Monterey ~ Santa Cruz 130 12:45 15:45
4 10/29 Monterey ~ Los Angeles, CA 330 11:00 18:00

Total - approx. 900 miles (1,448 km)

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Day 1 - Los Angeles ~ Monterey, CA
"blue sky, blue ocean"

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 San Simeon ~ Gorda ~ ? - no mobile Internet connection
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Big Sur - no, not macOS released just 2 weeks after our return
but understand why Apple selected this name
BEAUTIFUL! 30 more miles to go!

survived HWY1 and arrived at Monterey Plaza Hotel safely

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Cannery Row - only steps from the hotel!

enjoyed the 'Cannery Row' fish & chips for the first time :)

Day 2 Morning - Fisherman's Wharf ~ Downtown

The view from our balcony overlooking the coast early in the morning was SPECTACULAR!

After a breakfast (Tidal Coffee downstairs), we went for a walk to the Old Fisherman's Wharf!

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too early to have ice cream, so maybe next time

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next to Monterey's downtown, celebrating the 250th birthday

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did not try this car, but ...

tried this best crepe in Monterey and french onion soup :)

Day 2 Afternoon - 17 Mile Drive ~ Carmel

 

Let's check the scenic 17-Mile Drive!

worth it?

YES, definitely!  Look!

more info?

after the exit, arrive at Carmel

lovely

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Day 3 - 10/28 Our 25th Anniversary Day

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Photos taken by Mayumi Mascenik