Your Personal Guide to Monterey County, Free & Fun Things to Do & See [Paperback]

Patricia A. Hamilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1999

A complete guide to a world-class destination, from a unique standpoint - FREE! Featuring Big Sur, Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, Fisherman's Wharf, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary, and more.

A historical narrative, maps and hundreds of pictures make this book a practical guide and a treasured souvenir. Plan your own escape from affluenza because the best things in life are free - and they're all waiting to be discovered here in Monterey County, California, U.S.A.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Although it's hard to verify the publishers' statement that California's Monterey County is Americans' second favorite tourist destination (after Hawaii), it is definitely true that this luminous spot has much to offer visitors of all ages. It's also true that most visitors will spend a bundle trying to see all of the major attractions. Hamilton's book focuses on places to go and things to see that are free or very inexpensive. Covering Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Big Sur, and Salinas, the Monterey resident presents her information in a way that clearly indicates firsthand knowledge. While some of the facts are supplied by various agencies, Hamilton has definitely gone over all the roads, shopped in most of the stores, visited a majority of the attractions, and organized her findings to encourage budget-minded tourists to get the most out of their vacation. Libraries, parks, nature walks, factories, bookstores, and galleries are among the resources listed, and Hamilton also offers a wealth of web sites. This book will find a receptive audience in all public libraries.AJoseph L. Carlson, Lompoc P.L., CA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Congratulations on a job well done! You have covered every aspect of things to see and do in Monterey County in a visitor-friendly format." -- Moe Ammar, President, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce

"Every resident of Monterey County should have one of these books to give to their guests. I've never seen so much in a tour guide before. I've lived here all my life and I learned about several new things to see and do - all free! I will use the comprehensive Calendar of Events to plan ahead." -- Diana J. Dennett, local author and historian, and 9th generation Montereyan

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Park Place Pubns (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877809454
• ISBN-13: 978-1877809453
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,572,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for visitors to Monterey County, CA., May 26, 1999

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Anne Holliday ([e-mail]) (Pebble Beach, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Personal Guide to Monterey County, Free & Fun Things to Do & See (Paperback)

The Ultimate Field Guide to Monterey County this beautifully organized book is a must for visitors and residents of central California's most acclaimed region. From the famous shoreline of the Monterey Peninsula to Steinbeck's Pastures of Heaven and the nation's great salad bowl in the Salinas Valley this edition covers it all. Easy to read, clearly indexed and well designed this book defines the phrase "essential reference" and I especially recommend it for families.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "A must for residents and tourists alike", May 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Personal Guide to Monterey County, Free & Fun Things to Do & See (Paperback)

This book is a great resource for anyone. The calendar of events makes it a breeze to find dates and times of your favorite things to do on the Monterey Peninsula.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "ultimate" tour guide!, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Personal Guide to Monterey County, Free & Fun Things to Do & See (Paperback)

This is the "ultimate" tour guide to beautiful Monterey County, CA (referred to by the locals as Paradise). It truly is invaluable as a resource for locals and tourists alike. I've lived here for 15 years and can't believe there are so many wonderful things to do and see...for FREE! Unlike any other tour guide.