Postscript on our Monterey visit. As spectacular as the area was, while we were there we stayed at Marina Dunes RV Park in Marina, CA The one positive comment I have about this park is its proximity to the beach. A transient flophouse on Cannery Row in the early '30s would have been a step up. Avoid at all costs (which, by the way, was $70.00 a night). I might have seen this coming with additional research.
San Juan Bautista, CA is mid way between Monterey and San Francisco inland about 20 miles. It lies on the old El Camino Real, connecting over 20 missions from San Diego to San Francisco. It has beautiful landscapes with many vineyards close by and tons of wildlife.
The largest of the missions on El Camino Real is Mission San Juan Bautista, founded in 1797. It has conducted a daily mass since its inception in 1797. P.S. It's along the San Andreas fault.
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| The gardens are exceptional |
On to Half Moon Bay and lunch at the Ritz Carlton. Thanks to Caleigh and Brandon for recommending this. It's gorgeous! We spent the night at Half Moon Bay State Beach.
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| View from the dining room |
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| Half Moon Bay State Beach |
On to Palo Alto this morning, Mar 31.
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