BEST Things to See in Monterey, California | Weekend Travel Guide

[@2gameplan]

The Monterey Peninsula is a great place to live and visit. I would add to the places mentioned in this video some very important additions including: 1) Town of Carmel by the Sea. A quaint coastal town minutes from Monterey. Lots of eating choices, unique shops, great architecture, and a vibrant art scene. Drive the local streets to see some of California's most beautiful coastal homes. 2) Carmel Beach. Definitely one of Californias most beautiful sandy beaches bordered by Carmel and Pebble Beach Golf Resort. Bonus: Dog friendly. No leashes. 3) Upper Carmel Valley "The Village". Good restaurants and wine tasting with some interesting shops. 4) Asilomar Beach. A takeoff point on an improved miles long trail over some spectacular coastal scenery on one side and gorgeous Pebble Beach golf courses on the other. Check the tide tables to maximize some truly outstanding tide pool opportunities. Birds and marine mammals are common. Pacific Grove, next to Monterey. Abundant parking along the very scenic Sunset Drive. There are many other hiking opportunities within 5 minutes of Monterey with outstanding forest and ocean views. 5)Kayaking, surfing, swimming, diving are possible everywhere as the Monterey Peninsula includes miles of beautiful rocky coastline. Beware, summer/winter water temperatures range from 53 to 58 degrees. Cold, but there is very good water quality and clarity. 6) The Recreation Trail in Monterey. This paved tail follows an abandoned railroad track along the beaches and slightly inland from Pacific Grove to Marina. This trail has to be at least 15 miles long. Bike can be rented in Monterey along Cannery Row. 7. The best weather is the fall months - September to November. The usual coastal fog is gone, the wind dies down, and the air temperature is the most agreeable. The typically cold ocean temperatures tend to increase during this time. I would disagree that April/May (mostly foggy) is the best time although if you are hiking this time is best for wild flowers. Otherwise, the year around temperatures are very moderate. 8) Lots of whale watching and sport fishing opportunities. 8) World class golf (think Pebble Beach + many others); one of the nations biggest and best classic car events lasting over a week with events scattered throughout the Peninsula; Formula car racing, motorcycle racing, etc. at Laguna Seca race track; and the Monterey Jazz Festival, Bach Festival, and other multiple day music and festival events. 9) Nearby Fort Order National Monument has the very best mountain biking in California. Includes hundreds of acres. Only a few miles northeast of Monterey. There is more. Lots more. Many afford great (free) outdoor opportunities for the entire family and for all ages. The Monterey Peninsula is a very special place and not overly impacted with tourism thanks to a community ethos that like things the way they are and works hard to keep it that way.

[@TheLoversPassport]

These are all amazing recommendations! Thank you so much for such a great list of places to visit!

[@subiyota]

Wow

[@brandondejesus3886]

Hey do you happen to know the name of the classic car event you mentioned?

[@2gameplan]

@@brandondejesus3886 Generally, it called "Car Week" and it's highlighted with the Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance car show on August 21 (note: admission is expensive). There are many shows and auctions scattered around the Monterey Peninsula, CA beginning August 12, 2022 thru August 21, 2022. Many free open events.

[@brandondejesus3886]

@@2gameplan Thanks a lot, also I appreciate all the effort you put into making this great list of things to do in Monterey, hopefully I’ll be able to experience most of these activities in my time in Monterey

[@Horsemaninwash]

Great travel log. Good information. Thanks. We spent our honeymoon in Carmel and toured the 17 Mi Drive and environs some 40 some odd years ago. Now that she has cancer, I plan to take her back there. All the best to you and success to you in your endeavors.

[@TheLoversPassport]

Wishing you and your wife the best ❤️

[@celestelipford6675]

We were there in September - very cool place to hang out for a few days

[@TheLoversPassport]

It’s a gorgeous spot for sure!!

[@frankserrano3880]

Thank you guys for sharing such a lovely awesome great video,keep up the Good work....

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@ronniewest838]

Beautiful ‼️

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thanks for the feedback Ronnie!

[@holidaytinn]

Great video! I love adventuring there in my campervan.

[@TheLoversPassport]

Yes they are the best!

[@Bmwdressage]

LOVE the California content ❤️

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thank you so much! Can't wait to share more!

[@lexlax3498]

ITS SO BEAUTIFUL, AS A KID I'VE WENT WITH FAMILY TO SALINAS, & I WOULD LOVE TO ATLEAST LIVE CLOSE TO MONTEREY❗❗IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL 💙💙💙

[@TheLoversPassport]

It is stunning!

[@leobethge6002]

Appreciate the great info. I want to absorb nature and get away from my stressors.

[@TomSpurlock]

FYI, Shark Fin Cove isn't between Santa Curz and Monterey. It's North of Santa Cruz about 10mi.

[@alleykerr_]

Monterey is so beautiful 😍 love this!

[@TheLoversPassport]

It’s so gorgeous up there!!

[@alexandrel.rodriguez9583]

Thanks for shared. Monterey Bay is a Big sister of Little Costa Brava

[@TheLoversPassport]

It is such a beautiful area!

[@audreyike2291]

Thank you so much for telling us about places that aren’t dog friendly! I’m planning my roadtrip down to Monterey and I’m taking my dog so this is really helpful! Some of these were on my list so I’ll have to find alternatives!

[@TheLoversPassport]

So happy to hear that it could help! Have an amazing trip!

[@amberkristine79]

These are all some of my favorite spots for hiking or just visiting. I frequent Garrapata and Point Lobos... as well as Monterey and Pacific Grove! Great content! If you haven't visited the Big Sur/Gorda area...I would highly recommend! Not sure what's open right now. Limekiln is a favorite! Pfeifer is another... lots of off the highway trails... and don't forget San Simeon for the elephant seals! I'd love to see these places from your points of view! ❤

[@TheLoversPassport]

We need to go back and visit when the road opens up!

[@VolSteak423]

Dude looks like James Franco

[@TheLoversPassport]

Hahahaha

[@lexlax3498]

THANK U GUYS 4 THESE VIDEOS

[@TheLoversPassport]

Aw thank you for the feedback!

[@almmmaaa___]

So cool! I need to add this to my bucket list. I found y’all running at the end of the shark fin cove lol. Can’t miss the red and yellow jackets ❤️💛

[@diamondback2295]

Awesome vid. Thanks

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@joshua6200]

Thanks for the great ideas and content! .....Mr. James Franco

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thank you LOL!

[@sohaniparvin7070]

Wow wonderful place I love adventure❤

[@hydrasevens]

it makes me so happy to see videos like this idk why i like people visiting my county and just exploring this area. i wish i could travel and viist areas more but i dont really ahve anyone to go do stuff with,,, but i guess i am just a teenager rn anyway and maybe when i can drive ill ask my gf to visit and we can look thru areas :)

[@hydrasevens]

and maybe my gf will invite me to san francisco cuz thats closer to her

[@TheLoversPassport]

Its such an amazing area! We want to come back to Monterey and visit again as well!

[@TheLoversPassport]

Have the best time up in SF! Its beautiful too!

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

Love to have one of my houses around there

[@stevenewen8113]

I live In Carmel (about 10min away from Monterey) and you guys showed really great areas around! Great video

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thank you Steven! That means a lot to us!

[@tomandaj1]

Here’s a little trick to know about the 17 mile drive. Get a local paper, look in the section where the local events/garage sales are. Find one in Carmel and tell them you are going to it. They will let you in for free

[@mrobillard7553]

Really enjoyed these sights!ty.❤ I loved the highway 1 from SF to Big Sur in 1984 November. Caught the sunset at Big Sur, loved Monterey coast, Painters' Point at sunset. I still have 35mm color slides to create oil paintings from. It was very beautiful but also extremely windy with ocean spray at times in November.🤣

[@TheLoversPassport]

That sounds wonderful :) Big Sur is stunning even with all the ocean spray haha 😂🙌

[@mrobillard7553]

@The Lovers Passport I enjoyed the effect of the finest ocean spray on my 35mm camera lense. The slightly blurred photos of Monterey still appear very beautiful, sort of "romantic dream like" quality at sunset, yet quite distinguished and all natural.🤣✌️❤️💫

[@ElLoboLoco622]

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is having its new exhibit in April, which is my planned date to make a trip there. I'm so excited to go, but I'll be heading alone from LA 😵‍💫

[@TheLoversPassport]

Omg that is so exciting! We might have to go back and visit then!

[@abeba2241]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@raymondkyruana118]

Agh if only this was a month ago haha I was just there! I agree with all of those places and I went mid January and it was gorgeous! Flowers, palm trees, minimal tourists. I even went snorkeling without a wet suit and found some incredible things (Most people would find the water too cold but I'm from the Northeast... so def use a wet suit I guess haha). That place was remarkable!

[@TheLoversPassport]

Ahh so close! Thanks for the feedback Raymond! We will have to try some snorkeling next time that we visit!

[@jchow5966]

Y favorite place in California!!!!!😊

[@australianpatriot]

drove from san fran to la in winter but i think summer would be better

[@TheLoversPassport]

Yes totally agree! We would recommend doing it in May or August!

[@traciesjourneys]

Beautiful travel log! How many days did you spend in Monterey? I always find it’s hard to do more than 2-3 hikes a day due to the insane traffic and limited parking and that’s us arriving at 7am!

[@TheLoversPassport]

We spent 3 nights up there! Traffic was luckily not too terrible since February is the off season but we definitely got lucky with parking!

[@peruvianlulucy6938]

Can you go to the park with just walking or like with an uber ? I dont have car and I was planning to go in a bus to Monterey Bay from San Jose.

[@lexlax3498]

I would love to hang out with u guys there 1 day 😀

[@TheLoversPassport]

OMG That would be so fun!

[@tomandaj1]

Lovers point is Pacific Grove

[@asalrxa]

Can you swim in china cove ?? I noticed alot of these nice water spots are blocked and just for views

[@marie.add.venture7370]

Thanks for posting this. We are visiting next month. You guys helped a lot with the details about the spots to visit. Just curious about the camera setting you used to take the videos in slow mo. I’m using sony a7ii.still learning how to use it.

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thank you for the feedback Marie! We shoot everything in 60fps 4k and use 1/120 for shutter speed and change the ISO and Aperture depending on the setting.

[@evangarner6405]

I live in Monterey bay at pebble

[@TheLoversPassport]

Omg you are blessed!

[@LboogieG12]

i swear you look like james franco. anyways great vid, thanks for the views & tips!

[@islandersean2213]

Hi great review, I am going to sf from LA. Should I stay at big sur or monterey for night? Thanks

[@TheLoversPassport]

That sounds like an awesome road trip! Personally we LOVE Big Sur because of the natural side of it, but if you want to check out the breweries or the night life in Monterey, then I would stay there! Depends what kind of trip you are looking for!

[@fabiolamartinez6897]

Is it really safer then san francisico

[@TheLoversPassport]

Yes it felt 100x more safe then San Francisco!

[@fabiolamartinez6897]

Thanks! Do you have any recommendations for hotels? We are planning a trip for June

[@consuellaturner]

Enjoyed your video guys. The young man reminds me of a young James Franco, Just looks! Great video, really liked it. Thanks guys!

[@TheLoversPassport]

LOL he gets that all the time! Thanks for the feedback!

[@joeyjuandiaz6195]

James Franco 😲

[@TheLoversPassport]

HAHA he gets that a lot

[@evangarner6405]

I live in Monterey

[@TheLoversPassport]

Such a cool place to visit!

[@archimedes_espinosa]

James Franco look-a-like

[@absolutewellnessandbeauty]

😊❤❤❤

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@ronel9079]

Hello

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@John-kd4ef]

The 17 Mile Drive should be driven in nothing less than a Rolls Royce or Bentley; a Mercedes if one must. The homes there are palatial and visitors who gawk at these mansions from any car less than a Rolls just do not belong in that rarified environment.

[@TheLoversPassport]

LOL This actually made me laugh out loud

[@IsabellaAbebie]

💟

[@madmanmatheny7630]

One more thing to add to lovers point for John Denver fans this is where he crashed his plane into the water and died

[@TheLoversPassport]

We had no idea! That is a crazy fact!

[@peternicola7622]

October 12, 1997

[@danhutchinsonbackup]

macOS Monterey

[@TheLoversPassport]

hahahaha

[@Koyle69]

Laguna seca

[@matthewphillips3926]

Got into a fight with a fish and lost at the aquarium?

[@crockerusa]

I think we need to 'Red List' all aquariums as a danger to nature ... sincerely, from MAINE

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thanks for your input! This aquarium is actually one of the best in the world!

[@yunanprawoto6421]

I wonder if with my michigander’s retirement money i can live there 😅

[@TheLoversPassport]

Not too sure! Definitely sounds like a dream though 😂😂😂

[@RLV_Z0X4R]

my sisters name is jazelle

[@starrims]

macOS

[@anthonyegan59]

Horrible geoengineered sky...spoils everything .course Yanks would not notice this.. as long as they HV sweat shop designer loafers... What a load of crap.

[@TheLoversPassport]

Not sure what geoengineered sky is lol

[@anthonyegan59]

@@TheLoversPassport it's the spraying of Billions of nanoparticles consistently, in a attempt to reflect the Sun's rays , to allegedly mitigate climate warming.. since 1977.

[@opaarthib15]

Hi! Same old question again 😅 Can I operate drone there ?

[@TheLoversPassport]

Unfortunately, no! Will have to rely on stock footage for that!