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Inside Background
Background 
Monterey is located 125 miles south of San Francisco. For a short time...
Last edited: 28 March 2008
Air Conditioning in Area Hotels 
Everyone seems to complain about the lack of A/C in rooms. Please be aware that...
Last edited: 18 March 2009
Introduction 
Slices of natural beauty, art, culture and history greet visitors around every...
Last edited: 06 December 2005
Recommended Reading 
In Print: Moon Handbook:  Monterey and Carmel, Kim Weir Artists at Continent's...
Last edited: 23 August 2006
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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: 19 August 2009
Aquarium Tickets 
Instead of waiting in the line to buy tickets at the window, you can buy them...
Last edited: 27 July 2007
Guide to Monterey Activities 
Many people who have traveled to the Monterey Peninsula before think that they...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Romance 
Monterey is well known throughout California and most of the country as one of...
Last edited: 22 June 2009
Save Money on Monterey Golf 
If you are planning to play golf at the Pebble Beach Company courses (Del...
Last edited: 30 July 2009
Sunset Beach Bonfires 
If you are traveling to the California Coast from an inland destination...
Last edited: 22 June 2009
Whale watching 
Monterey Bay is renowned for whale watching all year round. Not only it is...
Last edited: 02 May 2007
17-Mile Drive 
The 17 mile drive, CA , is a wonderful and scenicdrive with beautiful views...
Last edited: 10 October 2009
Cannery Row IMAX Theatre 
The Cannery Row IMAX 3D Movie Theatre is currently showing "Sharks 3D" and...
Last edited: 15 March 2009
Edgewater Packing Company 
The building has been completely renovated inside and now has a brand new IMAX...
Last edited: 10 March 2009
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is one of 13 National Marine...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
Dining Around Monterey Coming down from San Francisco or up from Los Angeles...
Last edited: 07 January 2007
C restaurant + bar 
the C restaurant + bar is a spectacular dining location that provides a...
Last edited: 17 June 2009
Cafe Fina 
 Cafe Fina is located on Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey.  Here you will have...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Duck Club Restaurant 
 The Duck Club is located at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, as well as at...
Last edited: 16 February 2006
John Pisto's Whaling Station 
 The Whaling Station is located on Wave St. in Cannery Row and serves some of...
Last edited: 16 February 2006
Norma Jean's Restaurant 
Quaint and casual, yet refined European style bistro serving Southern French...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Paluca Trattoria 
Paluca Trattoria is a local Fisherman's Wharf favorite in Monterey, serving...
Last edited: 26 August 2009
Sardine Factory 
The Sardine Factory is a fine dining venue in Cannery Row. It is in the...
Last edited: 11 September 2008
Schooners Bistro On The Bay 
 Schooners Bistro on the Bay is located in the gorgeous Monterey Plaza Hotel...
Last edited: 16 February 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...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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