... you recommend staying while in town for the Big Sur Marathon April 27, 2008. We plan to be in the general area April24-29. Lodges, cabins, rental in Big Sur? Or just stay in Seaside, Monterey, Carmel and get up early to take the bus down? Any other tips? Thanks ... more

... stay around and make a vacation of it, or leave on Monday but I would think that the traffic on that Monday would be away from rather than toward Big Sur. I think you'll have to play it by ear. You'll know soon enough if the road is ... more

... be back for a land vacation. Which would give us much more time to explore the area. I am sure we will enjoy which ever option we decide on. I like to plan ahead. To me researching upcoming vacations is a ... ... few weeks prior to the vacation I spring it ... more

Try vrbo.com...vacation rental by owner....you may just be lucky enough to find one in Big Sur. ... more

Yes. I got curious so I did it myself ....here is the URL for Big Sur on vrbo.com http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/california/central-coast#1982 Good luck. ... more

... Carmel?) Day 4 Drive to Napa for a couple wine tastings, then drive to SF and drop off the rental. Stay in SF Day 5 Tour SF. Gray bus tour of SF and Alctraz Stay in SF. Day 6 Visit w/ cousin while touring more SF. Day 7 Fly home ... more

... get there. If you're staying at a hotel, the concierge should also be able to give some advice in that area, so that you can plan better to avoid getting stuck in traffic on your last leg to Morgan Hill that day. Have a great time during your vacation ... more

... country at an elevation. Lovely property with an inn, restaurant, smack bar, mini mart, gift shop and restrooms. A short walk to the back of the property will give you some gorgeous views. Elephant seal rookery: Just south of the Piedras Blancas lighthouse. Lots of seals laying on the beach ... more