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🇺🇸 Monterey & Carmel: Towns Worth Revisiting Countless Times

1. Itinerary Day 3: Stanford University → Monterey Hotel → 17-Mile Drive → Carmel Beach → Carmel-by-the-Sea → Point Lobos State Natural Reserve → Del Monte Shopping Center → Monterey Hotel Day 4: Monterey Hotel → Coastal Road of Monterey → Detour to Highway 101 (due to Highway 1 closure) 2. Attraction Tips A. Visited Spots ✅ 17-Mile Drive Monterey’s iconic scenic route, $12/vehicle. Recommended route: Enter from the north, exit south (direct access to Carmel Beach). ⚠️ Weather greatly impacts views—avoid cloudy/foggy days! ✅ Carmel-by-the-Sea & Carmel Beach A charming town perfect for city walks 🚶♂️. Many restaurants for post-stroll meals. May temperatures are too cold for swimming—bring sandals if walking on the beach. Free street parking (2-hour limit) available near the town and beach. ✅ Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Coastline resembles 17-Mile Drive (satellite view). Great for photos on sunny days! $10/vehicle. Closes at 7:00 PM (last entry 6:30 PM). I arrived at 6:28 PM and was turned away 😅. ✅ Monterey Coastal Road Free scenic drive north of Monterey with pull-over spots for photos. Views rival 17-Mile Drive! B. Skipped Spots ❌ Old Fisherman’s Wharf: Similar to SF’s but smaller—skipped due to time constraints. ❌ Monterey Bay Aquarium: Ideal for families with kids. ❌ Whale Watching Tours: No time for this activity. C. Supply Stops 🛒 Del Monte Shopping Center: Fast food, supermarkets, and malls. Closes early—most shops were shut by 6:45 PM. 🛒 Trader Joe’s: Popular California grocery store with great snacks. Stopped here for supplies while refueling. 3. Accommodation Originally planned to stay in Carmel but chose Monterey due to: Limited hotel options in Carmel (small town). Higher prices and older facilities in Carmel hotels. Some Carmel hotels lack parking (except motels). Monterey is just a 10-minute drive from Carmel—more affordable and practical. #USTravel #USRoadTrip #Monterey #Carmel #17MileDrive #CaliforniaTravel #TravelGuide #Highway1 #HiddenGems

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🇺🇸 Monterey & Carmel: Towns Worth Revisiting Countless Times

1. Itinerary Day 3: Stanford University → Monterey Hotel → 17-Mile Drive → Carmel Beach → Carmel-by-the-Sea → Point Lobos State Natural Reserve → Del Monte Shopping Center → Monterey Hotel Day 4: Monterey Hotel → Coastal Road of Monterey → Detour to Highway 101 (due to Highway 1 closure) 2. Attraction Tips A. Visited Spots ✅ 17-Mile Drive Monterey’s iconic scenic route, $12/vehicle. Recommended route: Enter from the north, exit south (direct access to Carmel Beach). ⚠️ Weather greatly impacts views—avoid cloudy/foggy days! ✅ Carmel-by-the-Sea & Carmel Beach A charming town perfect for city walks 🚶♂️. Many restaurants for post-stroll meals. May temperatures are too cold for swimming—bring sandals if walking on the beach. Free street parking (2-hour limit) available near the town and beach. ✅ Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Coastline resembles 17-Mile Drive (satellite view). Great for photos on sunny days! $10/vehicle. Closes at 7:00 PM (last entry 6:30 PM). I arrived at 6:28 PM and was turned away 😅. ✅ Monterey Coastal Road Free scenic drive north of Monterey with pull-over spots for photos. Views rival 17-Mile Drive! B. Skipped Spots ❌ Old Fisherman’s Wharf: Similar to SF’s but smaller—skipped due to time constraints. ❌ Monterey Bay Aquarium: Ideal for families with kids. ❌ Whale Watching Tours: No time for this activity. C. Supply Stops 🛒 Del Monte Shopping Center: Fast food, supermarkets, and malls. Closes early—most shops were shut by 6:45 PM. 🛒 Trader Joe’s: Popular California grocery store with great snacks. Stopped here for supplies while refueling. 3. Accommodation Originally planned to stay in Carmel but chose Monterey due to: Limited hotel options in Carmel (small town). Higher prices and older facilities in Carmel hotels. Some Carmel hotels lack parking (except motels). Monterey is just a 10-minute drive from Carmel—more affordable and practical. #USTravel #USRoadTrip #Monterey #Carmel #17MileDrive #CaliforniaTravel #TravelGuide #Highway1 #HiddenGems

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