Geo: 36.5544, -121.924The weather for Monterey was predicted to be windy and possible rain and so we decided it would be a good day to head down and check out Big Sur area. In years past, we have camped at Pfieffer Big Sur State Park and enjoyed several days in the area.In early April, a houseless person discovered a crack in the bridge support of the Pfieffer Canyon bridge. It was determined that the bridge would have to be taken down and replaced and as a result all places below this bridge would be closed if you were coming from Monterey. As a result, some of our favorite places would not going to be open and the Pfieffer Big Sur State Park was closed because of the Soberanes fire that had happened earlier along with the ... read more

Geo: 36.5976, -121.897We always enjoy our time in Monterey. So much time can be spent just walking or biking the waterfront area and stopping to enjoy the seals, otters and other wildlife you see. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a world class place and would be recommended to anyone who has never been there. There are kayak rentals, whale watching boats and many other activities for those who wish to do so. We did two excursions to Point Lobos and Big Sur while we were in the Monterey area. Monterey is of course a great place to enjoy fresh seafood and other excellent meals as well as all the shopping you could hope for!We also enjoy walking Fisherman's Wharf and checking out all the shops and restaurants and of course great people watching! One of the ... read more

Geo: 8.69371, -83.6581The other restaurant we went to was featured as #1 by Trip Advisor and we just decided to chance being able to get in without reservations and we were successful. This is a very unique place to eat and there is a fruit bird feeder right by the tables and so you get to see some very colorful song birds while you are waiting for your food.His menu has only three items on it; the catch of the day served with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies, a vegetarian option with spaghetti and steamed veggies (fish can be added) and the third a lettuce/tomato wrap with the fish of the day and spicy dressing.All of the portions are huge and can be shared and still have leftovers! Kurt has a fish caught every day and ... read more

Geo: 8.53622, -83.3051While we were staying at both of the places, we took advantage of the bicycles to go to the grocery store and run other errands while in town. Both places have baskets on their bicycles and so it is easy to transport things from place to place.The two long rides we did were out to Playa Preciosa one day and along Rio Nuevo another day. To get to Playa Preciosa you head down the road by the airport to the left. There are other side roads as you bicycle along which are also interesting places to stop and enjoy the view of the Golfo or enjoy a bird sighting. This is a fun area to just take off and explore and see what you can see.When you get to the end of the road ... read more

Geo: 8.53622, -83.3051Just like the Scarlet Macaws, the Toucans are very much in evidence around Puerto Jimenez and are also fun to watch their antics. This must have been mating season for many of the birds because of the displays we saw them engaged in.... read more