A visitor's guide written by locals. Insider tips on the best restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Carmel, California.
You may have noticed a drop in posting frequency here, lately. This is almost entirely due to my new positions as Hotel Marketing Strategies editor and blogger for www.besthotelamenities.com.
The upshot? I’m opening this space up to everyone else who loves, visits, or works in Carmel.
Do you want to rave about your favorite restaurant? Promote your business/service (for free!)? Write a... 
We found the Holy Grail of Cannery Row Discount Booklets, buried in the American Tin Cannery Outlet Mall’s ground floor, all the way in the back, near the restrooms. So tricky. But not tricky enough…
The Outlet Mall's Buried Treasure -- Cannery Row's Best Coupon Booklets
Clearly, an impromptu coupon test-drive followed by a full report back to our awesome visitors (you!) was in order.... 
The Monterey Peninsula’s eight farmer’s markets and four independent groceries are teeming with affordable freshly picked produce, locally crafted wares, and hot-off-the-grill prepared dishes. Use this 7-day photo-packed highlights guide to find your favorite food-fair.
The P.G. Farmer's Market, Lighthouse Avenue -- with Eventual Plans to Relocate to Central Avenue
Monday: The Pacific... 
Happy Memorial Day, visitors. We’re reposting our trolley follies in honor of the MST’s summer arrival!
“It’s fun, it’s fast, it’s free!” Are you ready for Trolley Season? Avoid these ten “don’t” for a speedy, happy transit, but first, some basics:
Service dates and hours of operation for The WAVE (Waterfront Area Visitors Express) ,... 
When it’s not too windy, Monterey’s Del Monte Beach is an ideal picnic spot. While you’re there, scope out the local Bay-life. We spotted a Southern Sea Otter yesterday, and followed it with our Flipcam for a couple minutes — check it out!
Southern Sea Otter Video (YouTube)
Sea Otter, Photo Courtesy of TylerCrockerPhotography.com
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