... i am considering This great vacation home in the Monterey sunbelt is just a few miles west of Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway and Golf Course and the Salinas Valley "lettuce Bowl of the US" and the Steinbeck Museum; moments west to downtown Monterey, Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pacific ... more

I'd e-mail the owners/rental agents and say you are interested but need the exact address. Descriptions can be quite deceiving! ... more

... to have sunshine at your vacation house, you're better off either out Highway 68 (near Laguna Seca) or in Carmel Valley. If you don't mind the fog, I think Pacific Grove is a great place to stay--close to everything--the ocean, the aquarium, lots of good restaurants ... more

... a link to a local rental agency: http://www.sancarlosagency.com/ If you find some homes that look promising, I'll be glad to do some drive-bys to take a look. As for hotels, it's very hard to make recommendations without knowing your upper price limit. I don ... more

... I think a lot of hotels have not decided on a rate yet. Hopefully I can get something in Monteray as it is just me and my wife. Most vacation rentals are already booked as well. I will keep the chat going and let you know what I can find ... more

... is like taking a mini vacation: www.pginns.com I also like PGd's idea of doing VRBO.com and renting a house for the week. It will afford you more privacy and options. Since you mentioned you could stay in a tent, I'm going to recommend another option ... more

... lodgings mid-week. A house rental might be worth looking into, but be advised that house rentals of less than 30 days are illegal within the city limits of Carmel. Still, not all Carmel house owners seem to be in compliance, so buyer beware. I'm glad you found my ... more

... and I are looking to vacation in California for the first time ever. We dont know anything about Cali except what we read on the web. Carmel looks nice. Below is what we are looking for: Relaxation witb a nice view of coast Nice places to eat and entertainment Ability ... more

... or house on vrbo.com (vacation rental by owner). You can save quite a bit and have more space, plus kitchen facilities. My main comment, though, is that 9 days here may be too long for you unless you plan to make several day trips: San Francisco to the north ... more