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Monterey & Carmel & Big Sur
Where John Steinbeck would want you to go (or not go).
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Emily的5星評語： I had a whale of a time playing "Where's Whale-do (like where's waldo!)" :) What you need to know before you go: Blue ocean whale watch is located in Moss Landing... about 25 minutes north of Monterey. This company was great- knowledgeable & caring crew who checked up on passengers and shared ginger candy and seasickness potion to put behind your ears. Seasickness? Why yes, it happens to a lot of people so please remember to take some motion sickness pills before you board (30min-1hr beforehand). It surprises me how many people don't think to do so! The ride can get choppy and those who don't take precaution end up throwing up at the back of the boat.. don't let that be you! Wear a lot of layers! Do not wear shorts and flip flops (or you will freeze and be miserable!). I wore 2 tank tops, a long sleeve shirt, a thin sweatshirt and a thick jacket and scarf.. and was still freezing!! Remember your gloves and wear close toed shoes. Bring sunglasses too! Bring snacks/food. The boat is great (carries about 50 people) and has seats on the inside so you can sit during the 4 hour excursion. Please be considerate and put your stuff under your seat!.... I think its silly that I had to stand at times even though there were empty seats just because people left their stuff on the chairs. They were nowhere to be found and I didn't want to move their stuff for them =/ During our trip (7/21) we saw several blue whales in the distance (we saw part of their backs & their sprouts), 3 humpback whales that traveled together, a tufted puffin and the best part... an orca whale!! Due to laws that protect the whales :) boats aren't allowed to approach a whale and need to stay 100 yards away, so this means if you do see whales you might only catch a glimpse of them. You need to be patient and know this before booking a trip whale watching. I think too many people see rare pictures of whales leaping and think that they will see this on their trip and although you may, you may also not! Come with realistic expectations that you MAY see a whale, likely off in the distance. We were lucky that the orca came realllly close the boat (I think within 20 ft) and that was truly an amazing experience that was worth the freezing cold! Overall, I would definitely go with this company again, as I liked their boat, staff, professionalism and friendliness. PS, now is the time to go whale watching! It's even in the news that there are a suprisingly large amount of whales feeding in Monterey right now. Hope you see some whales :) -
Emily的4星評語： Clean, modern & earthy. This hotel is located ~2 miles from Cannery row. I personally don't think Cannery row is that poppin' so I don't think its necessary to pay more to be on Cannery row. This place is a great alternative :) We had a room on the 3rd floor at the end. Definitely try to get the top floor, end room. Some of the reviews complained about noise, but I was able to sleep peacefully because of our location. The only noise I heard were birds chirping and the slamming of doors. You can hear passing cars too, but we weren't in our room much so that wasn't a problem (and not many cars pass through at night). The room was spacious, including the bathroom. The bathroom had the largest shower I've seen in a hotel room... large enough to fit a party of 4 if you wanted! The decor in the bathroom was really soothing and nice. The water pressure was a bit weak so don't expect a massage from the shower. The lotion, shampoo and conditioner smells like Sprite or Coca-Cola! The bed is super comfy with more pillows than you will need. The sheets however weren't the best... softer sheets please! The flat screen tv can be turned at an angle so the off centered placement wasn't a problem. For some reason there was no phone in the room. Free parking & wi-fi. They charge for breakfast ($10). Normally I wouldn't eat a hotel breakfast unless is free, but we were in a rush and didn't have time to go anywhere else. The breakfast is okay...but skip it unless you are in a hurry. The sausage was good, potatoes were dry and lacking flavor, omelet had really limited toppings, pastries weren't good. Overall, I really liked the hotel and would recommend it to others! :) -
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Emily的5星評語： Delicious food & cute tiki atmosphere! The scorpion bowl is cute drink that arrives with a flame in the middle & housed in a bowl with a hula girl on it. Don't be deceived, the drink is strong and deadly! It has a lot of different rums in it & tropical juices. It is not a drink to be shared between 2 people (assuming 1 person will only have a little in order to drive and whoever isn't drinking will have to drink most of it!). I think I had 1/3rd of the drink and went to bed grandma status due to it... seriously it hits you!! The coconut shrimp rolls are AMAZING. I could eat a whole plate by myself. The fried plantains are sweet without being overly sweet. I recommend getting this as well, and don't worry if you pack it to go, it still tastes good in the morning! Overall, this place is great! Great service, cute decor, delicious food and yummy drinks. Must. come. here! -
Emily的4星評語： This place lives up to its hype :) Cheap & yummy! ~35-40 minute wait when we got there around 11am Sunday. Not bad for a highly yelped place. - located inside the Cannery row outlet mall. - huge breakfast/brunch place! I really liked the decor with hanging plants. Seats were a bit sticky though =/ - Huge 12 inch pancakes! I ordered the "All that razz" (raspberry, coconut & granola) and the waitress asked me if I wanted 1, 2 or 3 pancakes... I said 2... I should of gone with 1! I definitely could not finish this... it was delicious but caution: large servings!! - The eggs on the benedicts are perfect! I love how fluffy the eggs are! - Order coffee and they give you a big pot! I highly recommend coming here when you're in Monterey. It is conveniently located on Cannery row, very close to the aquarium. -
Emily的4星評語： Super tiny place (seats about 14 people only) with amazing food & authentic decor. We got... Shawerma: I really liked all the flavors. Super tasty! Garlic Chicken: garlic-y and good. Pita bread was fresh and we devoured it all. Felafel is flat rather than ball shaped, but it was yummy. I really liked the turkish coffee! -
Emily的2星評語： Oh so touristy. Reminds me of Fisherman's wharf in SF (Bubba Gump, clam chowders, sock shop, mirror maze place) but not as big & not as entertaining. It's a nice stroll, and you can actually see sea otters & seals as you walk along here. - Aquarium is located at the end. - Parking is $1.50/hr (initially) and then increases after 2 hours. Good way to walk off your dinner! But I'd suggest going to the beach instead if you're not into touristy places.. I thought this place was kinda overrated. -
Emily的4星評語： Come here and all your friends will be JELLY! Having interned at an aquarium back in my younger days, I have a special love for aquariums. I must say this aquarium trumps the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. This aquarium is expensive, but it is also a lot bigger than other aquariums so the price makes sense. The exhibits were well thought out, beautiful and informative. Set aside 2 hours for this place (maybe up to 3 hours if you can handle crowds!) I wish we had come right when it opened because the exhibits get crowded!! You pretty much have to wait your turn, go up to the glass, point your camera, shoot, and then get out of the way. Def. come here early!!! My favorite exhibits were... *Jellyfish! They are AMAZING. The exhibit is huge compared to others I've seen and the bright blue background really contrasts and makes the jellyfish stand out. I could seriously stare at them for hours! *Tufted puffin bird: Some of the birds look like they have blonde stylish eyebrows. So interesting!! *Sea otters: They are so cute! I love that theres 2 levels to view them. *Open Sea: Hammerhead shark, leopard sharks and a huge ass turtle :) I love watching all the sardines clear the path when they swim by. *Sardines: I love how they swim in circles *Giant octopus: This octopus is hugeeeeee. what a sight! & penguins, wave simulator, petting the stingrays. Throughout the aquarium you can walk outside and get some fresh air (& escape the crowds) and look out into Monterey bay. So lovely! You can also find Nemo & Dory here :) -
Emily的3星評語： 3.75 stars Came here for Brunch on a Sunday. Quaint restaurant with seating inside or out in the front patio. The patio is dog friendly and they have water in frisbees for the dogs. Service was friendly but it took too long to get our food (40 minutes). The couple next to us complained about the wait for the food and the waitress said that there's only 2 chefs and while the restaurant has been around for many years, they are slower and some people don't know that... so be prepared to wait! I ordered the cheese blintzes which were thin pancakes rolled up with warm cream cheese inside and fruits on top. It was pretty good but kind of expensive for what it is ($13.95).
