After spending the night in Marina Del Ray, I called the bank to get the details on our credit card fraud, then made our way to the Santa Monica Pier, one of the two recognized ending points for Route 66 on the West Coast. On a beautiful sunny day with many visitors, even in September, we walked the pier, and listened to the gulls and performers, before heading north up the coast: our destination, Monterey.
Along the way, we stopped at Morro Bay, visiting the Maritime Museum and the stacks of a former power plant.
Our plan was to take California Highway 1 all the way up the coast, but no matter how much we fought the GPS, PCH 1 was closed for some of the route, so about 30 minutes north of San Simeon, we were forced to backtrack and make our way inland to US101 to get to Monterey! Although we loved the ocean views, we learned our lesson – no more arguing with the GPS! It made for a long day and we arrived in Monterey well after dark.
We stayed at the beautiful Monterey Hotel, built in 1904. Our room was lovely and it’s just 1.5 miles from Cannery Row. There is no onsite parking, but you can park overnight for free or low cost in a parking lot managed by the city of Monterey, located on Calle Principal (behind the hotel building).
The Alvarado Street Brewery was just a few steps away with a fun menu, a vibrant atmosphere, and delicious food.
Safe Travels and God’s blessings!
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