Accommodations and travel were provided to facilitate this story; however, all opinions are my own. See Monterey #Tentacles
A few months ago I participated in a trip to Monterey County in California with a car company. It was a quick 2-day trip where we spent much of the time driving, but the few minutes I got to look at the coastline had me in awe. I vowed to come back again.
I should have known I was going to love the area. Brian visited Carmel-by-the-Sea last fall where he took some amazing photos and shared some of the meals and activities he did while here. But I never imagined that I’d have an opportunity to come back and really focus on all that this area has to offer and get the chance to share it with all of you!
[alert style=”grey”]Read why we love Monterey County: Pebble Beach CA: Casa Palmero, 17-Mile Drive and The Bench, Travel California: Carmel-by-the-Sea – a Vacation Oasis, Carmel Wine Walk by-the-Sea – Estate-Grown Local Wines, Hotels in Carmel: Hofsas House Hotel, Top Restaurants Near Carmel – Fandango Restaurant, Top Restaurants in Carmel – mundaka Spanish Style Tapas, Travel California: Holman Ranch – Carmel Valley, California Wedding and Event Location – Holman Ranch, Holman Ranch Vineyard – Touring the Winery/[alert]If you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, you’ve likely seen me using the hashtag #Tentacles. It’s a hint of what this trip is all about. Curious? See if you can figure it out from this list of what I’ll be seeing, doing, eating, and where I’ll be staying here in Monterey.
See Monterey: Tours and Activities
- Steinbeck Center Tour
- Cannery Row
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Coastline
- Point Lobos Tour
- Choose your own adventure– Kayak, paddle-board or Spa treatment (guess what I picked!)
- Old Fisherman’s Warf
- Fast Raft Marine Eco Tour
- Elkhorn Slough Safari Boat Tour
See Monterey – Where I’ll be Dining, Snacking & Tasting:
- Edgars at Quail Lodge
- Bernardus Lodge
- Beach House
- Cindy’s Waterfront
- The C Restaurant + Bar
- Bay of Pines
- Big Sur Roadhouse
- Turn 12 Bar & Grill
- Kula Ranch Island Grill
- Whole Enchilada
See Monterey – Where I’ll Be Staying:
Now that you’ve seen the list of what I’ll be doing, do you have a guess why it’s #Tentacles? If you guessed it has to do with a new octopus exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, you’re right! I’ll be sharing it and more about all of the things I’ll be doing live via Twitter and Facebook and then watch for follow-up posts where I’ll go into more details and share more photos.
Event Twitter Follow Suggestions: Bloggers – Jamie, Jen from The Mom Reviews, Kathleen Bunn, and Liz. Also, follow SeeMonterey and Monterey Aquarium
I wish you could all be here with me. Sharing it via Facebook & Twitter is my way of making sure you can be. How can I make it better for you?