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Visiting Monterey Peninsula, CA


Monterey offers a host of historic attractions from Cannery Row to the famed Monterey Aquarium. This incredible sliver of oceanfront offers an amazing bounty of things to do, with marine, floral and vine-fresh delights to savor. Monterey-Salinas Transit and Amtrak let you take your eyes off the road. Charming towns, world-class golf courses and idyllic inns lie at the hem of the glittering Pacific. Whether you're looking for calm or noisy beachside fun, the Monterey Peninsula has it in buckets.
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Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

3 of 5 stars
london
Nov 21, 2009

Such a disappointment to have our trip to Carmel marred by the Comfort Inn front desk unfriendliness! Can't fault the rooms, location, cleanliness, value - but just got the impression that guests...more

Travelodge Monterey Downtown

4 of 5 stars
Mill Valley
Nov 21, 2009

My wife and I have stayed at the Downtown Monterey Travelodge twice - in December of last year, and May last spring. We plan to stay there again soon in early December this year to experience the...more

Seven Gables Inn

5 of 5 stars
Sunny California
Nov 20, 2009

This is a great place to stay when you want the very best in location, a beautiful room and excellent guest services. You will not be disappointed, this is a picture perfect property with excellent...more

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