Cheap Eats in Carmel/Monterey - Page 2

BarTopDancer · 06-04-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I like eating at Sea Harvest. It's near the aquarium. It's relatively inexpensive, but the area around the aq is pretty pricey because of all the tourists around there.

There's also a liquor store near the aquarium (across the street from the Carl's Jr.) that has a deli in the back. The food is really inexpensive and quite good. The lady that runs the place is a hoot, too.

Avoid anything on Cannery Row. Expensive!

Avoid the margaritas in Pacific Grove... it's a dry city. Their margaritas are made with wine. It doesn't taste good. Trust me.

Don't forget to visit the fabulous cheese shop in Carmel.

Do you remember where you took me and E? I want to go there now and have NOMs!

Gemini Cricket · 06-04-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Do you remember where you took me and E? I want to go there now and have NOMs!

Yep. That was Sea Harvest.
Fun times.

Morrigoon · 06-04-2009, 12:26 PM

I don't think any of the parks close till after Labor Day (you know, right when my camping trip is planned

)

BarTopDancer · 06-04-2009, 12:47 PM

YAY! Now to get some Sea Harvest noms.

Super fun times.

Here Sharky Sharky Sharky.

blueerica · 06-04-2009, 02:23 PM

Sea Harvest! Must remember this forEVER.

Snowflake · 06-04-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

Sea Harvest! Must remember this forEVER.

Yelped here to help you remember (providing I got the correct location)

3894 · 06-06-2009, 01:26 PM

Thanks, all. It's appreciated.

3894 · 06-21-2009, 06:02 PM

Just back from a quick jaunt to Northern California. A busy, busy time it was and I didn't visit with anyone. Raincheck?

First sight that greeted me at the San Jose airport: a billboard with the slogan San Jose, Capitol of Silicon Valley. My instant reaction (as a former Palo Altan) was Let the dream die, San Jose. I ran the slogan by my Palo Alto relatives. "Maybe the newcomers believe it but not for long," my niece blurted out.

Yeah, didn't think so, San Jose.

We did take a one-day break at go to Carmel/Monterey. Mes observations:

1. The seahorse exhibit at the Monterey aquarium is even more beautiful and quick-come-here-you've-got-to-see-this! than the jellyfish exhibit. A huge wow from all of us.

2. I tried to get my crew to GC's recommendation but we ended up eating at the cafeteria at the aquarium. Clam chowder in a bread bowl and fresh cherries. All with a great view of sea lions and cormorants on the rocks and pelicans buzzing the water.

3. In Carmel, we ate at a Greek place on the main street (Ocean Ave.?). Food very good, service so excrutiatingly, nausteatingly, mindnumbingly terribleawfulhorrible that the owners gave us the meal for free.

4. We also ate breakfast at the Cottage in Carmel. Great breakfast place but beware if the resort rhythm of life (What me, hurry?) at a restaurant bugs you or you need to get on the road.

5. Carmel is more yuppified by the day, it seems to me. I think I may have reached saturation point. A lunch meeting in Castro Valley (Dino's, the cocktail lounge that time forgot) seemed like a nice antidote - no Tiffany's for miles.

What struck me most this trip: gardens. So many beautiful gardens. My sister's garden. The gardens at Allied Arts in Menlo Park. The Carmel Mission gardens. The gardens in neighborhoods we drove through. Even the oleander by Hwy 101.

Californians, your state is so beautiful. Take good care of it.

Snowflake · 06-21-2009, 08:03 PM

Yes, raincheck.

wolfy999 · 06-22-2009, 07:02 PM

Pics?

06-04-2009, 12:26 PM	#3
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	YAY! Now to get some Sea Harvest noms. Super fun times. Here Sharky Sharky Sharky. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Sea Harvest! Must remember this forEVER. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Thanks, all. It's appreciated. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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06-21-2009, 06:02 PM	#8
3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Quickie Trip Report Just back from a quick jaunt to Northern California. A busy, busy time it was and I didn't visit with anyone. Raincheck? First sight that greeted me at the San Jose airport: a billboard with the slogan San Jose, Capitol of Silicon Valley. My instant reaction (as a former Palo Altan) was Let the dream die, San Jose. I ran the slogan by my Palo Alto relatives. "Maybe the newcomers believe it but not for long," my niece blurted out. Yeah, didn't think so, San Jose. We did take a one-day break at go to Carmel/Monterey. Mes observations: 1. The seahorse exhibit at the Monterey aquarium is even more beautiful and quick-come-here-you've-got-to-see-this! than the jellyfish exhibit. A huge wow from all of us. 2. I tried to get my crew to GC's recommendation but we ended up eating at the cafeteria at the aquarium. Clam chowder in a bread bowl and fresh cherries. All with a great view of sea lions and cormorants on the rocks and pelicans buzzing the water. 3. In Carmel, we ate at a Greek place on the main street (Ocean Ave.?). Food very good, service so excrutiatingly, nausteatingly, mindnumbingly terribleawfulhorrible that the owners gave us the meal for free. 4. We also ate breakfast at the Cottage in Carmel. Great breakfast place but beware if the resort rhythm of life (What me, hurry?) at a restaurant bugs you or you need to get on the road. 5. Carmel is more yuppified by the day, it seems to me. I think I may have reached saturation point. A lunch meeting in Castro Valley (Dino's, the cocktail lounge that time forgot) seemed like a nice antidote - no Tiffany's for miles. What struck me most this trip: gardens. So many beautiful gardens. My sister's garden. The gardens at Allied Arts in Menlo Park. The Carmel Mission gardens. The gardens in neighborhoods we drove through. Even the oleander by Hwy 101. Californians, your state is so beautiful. Take good care of it. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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