October 27, 2011: I flew to San Francisco from Maryland - my 3rd time in three years. And yet, I had never made it to the Monterey Peninsula! So this time I made it a priority and I'm glad I did! I met my friend Mindy in San Francisco, then we rented a car and headed for the coast. Our first stop was in Carmel. After having a delicious lunch, we walked down Ocean Drive and walked right on to this gorgeous beach with Pebble Beach Golf course in the background.
Next, we paid $9.50 to do the 17-mile drive where we saw houses like this......
And Pebble Beach
From there, we drove to Monterey, which is right next to Carmel and met up with our friend, Tiffany. This is where the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium is located.
We got cookies at the Nestle Cookie shop and appetizers at the El Torito that sits on the water where you can eat and enjoy views like this.
Verdict: Yup, I think it's a must. The United States has several charming towns, scenic spots and ocean views. But the Monterey Peninsula combines it all together and it's spectacular!
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