Monterey, Carmel, Morro Bay, Solvang, Santa Barbara - What to see or do?

never too sharp said:
Hearst Castle was pretty cool, and I don't usually go in for the tour type things. When we did that, we drove right past Solvang. :grumpy: Next time, maybe.
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My mom and I took the first tour of Hearst Castle on our last trip down the Coast. It was awesome!
 
2k3gti18t said:
You should stop by my home town of Cambria. Its about 30 minutes north of Morro Bay, just south of Hearst Castle on the HW1. The HW1 was just officially opened three weeks ago after the landslides that kept it closed for the last four months. Cambria is a great little place to walk around and shop. Not a big town by any means, but still very cute and has an old east coast fishing village feel to it. If you and your mother in are in cambria at night you should stop by the restaurant that I manage. We are really famous for our pie and desserts. Come by and introduce yourself as long as its not a Wed, or Thurs. as I wont be there. Hope you and your mother have a great time on your trip.
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We will definitely be driving through and probably stopping in Cambria. But I doubt that we will be there at night, as I want to get to Morro Bay in the early evening. I believe will will spend most of the next day checking out all of the places already mentioned in Morro Bay. I did hear that the Dockside was a good eating place from a friend who was just there.

cj65 - I believe we'll be taking the 17 mile drive in Carmel, also. I remember the trip I took there in 1972 - it was a blast. Tognazzi's sound great - I'll keep the albacore/bacon/teriyaki in mind!
 
Monterey and Carmel both are very good places to visit and enjoy at many places. Also are many things to do there so I suggest everyone at least once. Regarding the things to do or places to visit below is the list :

In Monterey :

Monterey Bay Aquarium - Sprawling marine life attraction
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, California - Fishing, seafood, harbor, whale watching, walking
Cannery Row - Wine, shopping, walking
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Auto & motorcycle racing
Monterey Old Town Historic District - Iconic historic homes & landmarks
Pinnacles National Park - Park featuring caves & rock formations
Colton Hall - A Museum
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo - Cathedral, chapel
Monterey Museum of Art - Art gallery, museum
Larkin House - History, garden
Lake El Estero - Fishing
Fort Ord Dunes State Park - Park with ocean beach & bluff-top views
Museum of Monterey - Art exhibits & local maritime history
Presidio of Monterey, California - Outdoor recreation

In Carmel :

Point Lobos - Coastal hikes, diving & a whaling museum
Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo - Historic 18th-century church & museums
Monterey Bay Aquarium - Sprawling marine life attraction
17-Mile Drive - Golf, canyon, beach
Carmel River State Beach - Scenic bird sanctuary with scuba diving
Tor House and Hawk Tower
Forest Theater
Garrapata State Park - Ocean views & 2 miles of beachfront
Sunset Cultural Center
Jacks Peak Park - Pine forest hikes & vista views
Asilomar State Beach
 
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