TRAVEL GUIDE: MONTEREY/CARMEL
Both Monterey and Carmel have distinct personalities that separate them from the big-city vibe of nearby San Francisco. Destinations in their own right, Carmel-by-the-Sea (its official name), has cultivated a charming artsy feel, while Monterey offers one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world.

MONTEREY/CARMEL
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
72 Hours on the Monterey Peninsula
An artistic retreat for over 100 years, it's easy to see why the Monterery area’s craggy cliffs, scenic shores, and sandy white beaches have proved inspirational. With an interior that also boasts great golf and world-renowned wineries, there’s plenty for everyone on this peninsula.
A beach in Big Sur


FOUR DAYS OF EXTREME FOOD & WINE DECADENCE
Masters of Food & Wine
Since 1986, the Highlands Inn, Park Hyatt Carmel has been the stage for one of the most prestigious gastronomical events on the Northern American continent, the Masters of Food & Wine. Chefs, wineries and food aficionados come from all over the world to attend the cooking demonstrations overlooking the Pacific, the gala luncheons, dinners and the vertical wine tastings.
Masters of Food & Wine Carmel

Hyatt Regency Monterey

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Carmel Valley Ranch (Carmel)
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa (Monterey)

La Playa Hotel (Carmel)
Stonepine Estate (Carmel Valley)

Highlands Inn (Carmel)

Carmel Valley Ranch


MARVEL IN CARMEL
Carmel Valley Ranch
The natural beauty alone makes this 400-acre resort estate feel luxurious. Surrounded by the Santa Lucia mountains, it provides just about everything you could need for a destination holiday. Set amidst the oaks, suites yield to space, some come with private decks that maximize the stunning surroundings.


HOTEL SPECIALS
Hyatt Regency Monterey
Located on one of the oldest golf courses west of the Mississippi, Del Monte, this Hyatt property offers a laid-back locale that's perfectly situated to all the sightseeing attractions on the Monterey Peninsula. Check in to one of 575 spacious and earthy-attired rooms that synch with the natural surroundings. If you are a Hyatt fan, then you'll be pleased the hotel carries its signature Grand Bed.


BIG SUR

A RUSTIC BIG SUR ROMANCE
Post Ranch Inn

The Post Ranch Inn is a masterful example of architecture in harmony with the environment. Not only does it provide the opportunity to commune with nature, it inspires couples to commune with one another. Here the architect has maintained the integrity of the natural landscape without sacrificing style and good taste.


A TOP 10 YOGA RETREAT
Esalen Institute
This exquisite institute with its annual 400 plus workshops, designed to maximize what Aldous Huxley called the "human potential," is a top-secret address for serious retreaters. The quality of its teachers, unique approach and spectacular coastal setting put Esalen in a league of its own.



PEBBLE BEACH

A LEISURELY HOT SPOT
Pebble Beach Resort
Exercise then relax, all at the same facility. The Lodge at Pebble Beach is one of the top ten golf resorts in the nation and its The Spa at Pebble Beach is sure to soothe. Whatever your preference, from swinging clubs to reaping the benefits of hot stones, you'll find something to your liking.

Visit the official websites of Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur.
Top four images courtesy of Monterey County CVB, www.montereyinfo.org.

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(Updated: 04/02/09 KR)



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