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Inside Background
Background 
Monterey is located 125 miles south of San Francisco. For a short time...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Air Conditioning in Area Hotels 
Everyone seems to complain about the lack of A/C in rooms. Please be aware that...
Last edited: July 08, 2008
Introduction 
Slices of natural beauty, art, culture and history greet visitors around every...
Last edited: December 06, 2005
Recommended Reading 
In Print: Moon Handbook:  Monterey and Carmel, Kim Weir Artists at Continent's...
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Inside Things to Do
Things to Do 
There are many activities to choose from while visiting Monterey.  The Monterey...
Last edited: December 11, 2007
Aquarium Tickets 
Instead of waiting in the line to buy tickets at the window, you can buy them...
Last edited: July 27, 2007
Guide to Monterey Activities 
Many people who have traveled to the Monterey Peninsula before think that they...
Last edited: February 14, 2008
Monterey Romance 
Monterey is well known throughout California and most of the country as one of...
Last edited: March 13, 2008
Sunset Beach Bonfires 
If you are traveling to the California Coast from an inland destination...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
Whale watching 
Monterey Bay is renowned for whale watching all year round. Not only it is...
Last edited: May 02, 2007
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is one of 13 National Marine...
Last edited: July 10, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
Dining Around Monterey Coming down from San Francisco or up from Los Angeles...
Last edited: January 07, 2007
Cafe Fina 
 Cafe Fina is located on Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey.  Here you will have...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Duck Club Restaurant 
 The Duck Club is located at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, as well as at...
Last edited: February 16, 2006
John Pisto's Whaling Station 
 The Whaling Station is located on Wave St. in Cannery Row and serves some of...
Last edited: February 16, 2006
Sardine Factory 
 The Sardine Factory is a fine dining venue in Cannery Row. It is in the...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Schooners Bistro On The Bay 
 Schooners Bistro on the Bay is located in the gorgeous Monterey Plaza Hotel...
Last edited: February 16, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
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Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Call 911 for all emergencies, police, fire, and medical. There are still some...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: December 18, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
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Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
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Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations   United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
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Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
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Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling and Driving in the U.S. 
The image of the American car on a lone road is semi-iconic: names like Ford...
Last edited: June 23, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Unlike most countries around the World, the USA requires all air passengers to...
Last edited: May 23, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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