Synopses & Reviews
This gem of a guide takes you up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants and wineries as well as the most delightful shops and lodgings in Monterey and Carmel. Youll discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge magnificently. Youll also meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this beautiful seaside area.
Find inside: recipes from the kitchens of some of the best regional chefs; vineyards both large and small; fine dining for every pocket; fun and unusual boutiques; annual events and festivals; little-known hangouts.
Synopsis
This gem of a guide takes you up to and through the front door of the most interesting restaurants and wineries as well as the most intriguing shops and lodgings in Monterey and Carmel. You'll discover where the locals go, where to find real bargains, and where to splurge magnificently. You'll also meet the people who live, labor, cultivate, and cook in this beautiful seaside area.
Synopsis
This guide gives an intimate view of the Monterey and Carmel area. It includes walking and driving tours that lead to galleries and vineyards; dining and shopping options that leave visitors wanting and buying more; and recipes from chefs to recreate local cuisine at home.
About the Author
Kathleen and
Gerald Hill are native Californians who live in Sonoma, California. Kathleen has written widely on the culinary arts, travel, festivals, and politics. Gerald is a historian and lawyer who writes about travel, history, politics, and the law.
Table of Contents
(1) Introduction (2) Monterey (3) Pacific Grove (4) 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach (5) Carmel and Big Sur (6) Santa Cruz and South (7) The Grape Escape: Touring Area Wineries (8) Travels with Steinbeck (9) History of the Monterey Peninsula (10) Places to Stay on the Monterey Peninsula (11) List of Lists