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MONTEREY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU WELCOMES

Donna Sozio, Freelancer on Assignment for Organic Authority

Traveling with Jennifer Parker

August 5-7, 2020

 

TRAVEL UPDATE

Please note that Monterey County requires wearing facial coverings when both indoors and outdoors with fines in place. This includes at restaurants, wineries, hotels, retail shops, attractions, parks, beaches and other areas. Please follow all posted instructions during your visit and practice social distancing. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By traveling in Monterey County, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. 

If you feel ill prior to or during your visit, we ask that you contact our PR Manager to reschedule at a later date. Let’s keep each other safe and travel responsibly!

Accommodations

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Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Tally Ho Inn

Monte Verde and 6th, Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921
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Carmel Valley

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Bernardus Lodge & Spa

415 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

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Itinerary

Wednesday, August 5th

AM 

Head to Big Sur from Cambria  (roughly a 2 hour drive). 
11:00 AM 

Meet at Big Sur Post Office for Guide Tour to learn about the Healing properties of Big Sur via Big Sur Guides

47500 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920

Lunch included in tour (need menu for them to choose)

NOTE: Pop into the Big Sur Bakery for a treat prior heading to Carmel-by-the-Sea
4:00 PM

Check-in time at Tally Ho Inn – Carmel-by-the-Sea
6:00 PM

Dinner at Stationaery, compliments of MCCVB

Thursday, August 6th

AM

Bite at Hotel – normal breakfast is on hold, but coffee and pastries are available

Recommend nearby places for a light breakfast if desired (on their own)

10:00 AM 

Carmel Food Tour – E-Bike & Picnic on Beach with Wine Tasting

3:00 PM

I. Brand Tasting Room – Carmel Valley                             

4:00 PM

Check-in at Bernardus Lodge & Spa; Property peek with Alissa O’Briant

6:45 PM

Dinner at Lucia at Bernardus Resort

Friday, August 7th

AM 

Check out by noon

Options 

Happy Girl Kitchen

Whale Watching

Monterey Touring Vehicles

Kayaking in Moss Landing  - if heading north (could stop at Pezzini Farm)

Chalone Vineyard – if heading south (Possibly Pinnacles)

More time at Carmel Valley (Garland Ranch, Earthbound Farms, Wine Tasting)

Please adhere to the established itinerary. If you will be late or unable to make it to any property for any reason, please notify the MCCVB and the participating property immediately. Any changes must be approved by the MCCVB

Know Before You Go

Media FAM Contact

Rachel Dinbokowitz, PR Manager, MCCVB

Work: 831.657.6434; Cell: 610.390.2562

Rachel@SeeMonterey.com

 

Weather

Expected weather is mostly sunny, with temperatures in the upper 60's during the day and cooling off into the mid 50's at night. Jackets and sweaters are highly encouraged for comfort. Please refer to this link for current weather forecast.

 

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