Paul and I took a long weekend and headed a few hours South to Monterey. Aside from being simply gorgeous coast, the weather was clear (typically foggy and windy), and Paul and I had a much needed weekend away.
Some highlights included visiting the
Monterey Bay Aquarium (they were housing a juvenile Great White on our last visit a few years ago....no such luck this time but the
Tentacles exhibit was not to be missed), a hike around
Point Lobos (the Crown Jewel of the California State Park System full of seals, otters, and a pair of gray whales spotted just off the coast), and a Whale Watch (I'm spoiled after our Hawaii Humpback encounter....plus you can't spit in the Monterey Marine Sanctuary without hitting a whale....in this instance a few Humpbacks...was hoping for a few Orcas but we're sorta in between seasons),
Plus lots of wine, walks, and delicious food!
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Clockwise: Gorgeous walk to dinner (photo 1 & 2), Kelp forest at Point Lobos, playful rescue otter at the Aquarium |
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Clockwise: A windy selfie on our whale watch, tail spotted, Point Lobos tide pools, glimpse of China Cove at Point Lobos |
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Seals relaxing at Point Lobos, Jellies at the Aquarium, MORE seals, coastline of Point Lobos |
gorgeous pics!! sounds like a lovely trip
ReplyDeletethat looks like an amazing way to spend a weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love going down there. I want to try to get a lighthouse tour one of these trips.
ReplyDeleteI'm dying to go whale watching. Looks like such a fun trip!
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