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Originally Posted by GregWeld
So you MUST take a trolley..... just because there aren't any anywhere else. Yeah you'll have to stand in line and wait - but do it.
Also if the fog hasn't rolled in - the crookedest street... LOMBARD.... only takes a few minutes but the houses and flowers are cool and of course if you have a car - ya got to drive it. Then park and watch others for a few minutes.
If you're a walker -- you can actually walk from Fishermans Wharf (a terrible tourist trap but WTF ya gotta do it) all the way back downtown to Union Square... That will wear the kids out and they'll sleep like babies. LOL
While at Fisherman's Wharf the must have is the clam chowder in a sour dough bread bowl at ALIOTO'S....
Spend some quality time doing Carmel!!
The pier at Monterey is just kind of a tourist trap.... not really worth the effort IMHO.
Carmel by the Sea -- is far better than Monterey.... it really only takes a little bit to walk all the shops.... then you drive the 17 miracle miles (yes they actually charge you to do this - pay the $9 and do it!!) ... and have a bit of lunch or drinks and some snacks at the LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH... It looks really fancy - but don't be put off by that... you can go in -- go downstairs to THE BENCH and eat outside if the weather is good (kids are fine) and watch the people play the 18th. If you do this -- make certain you get the DUCK FAT truffle fries!!! They're OMG good. There's nothing "ducky tasting about them"!
http://www.pebblebeach.com/dining/th...bench/our-menu
You'll love it -- hope the weather is good for you!! Prepare for not so great... it's miserable being cold.
ALSO ---- BRIZIO'S STREET RODS -- Is in SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO not far from the airport... 505 Railroad Ave. It's a very cool hot rod shop that even the wife and kids will like. Tell them you're my friend - and please - if you have any common decency do not mention you know Charlie Lillard. |
thanks for the suggestions. Kids are walkers, no problems, Trips to NYC and Chicago are common place so they know when we go, we will be walking. My daughter wants to go whale watching in Monterey, I think we can arrange a night in Carmel for sure. I have a buddy that knows Brizio as well, so that will work. It will more than likely be me and the boy, although my wife is a good sport about car stuff. In and Out burger is on the list as well! Go low brow and then try the duck fat fries in Pebble Beach! As far as weather, it has to beat the nasty cold mid west!
Darren