Accommodation
The Inn at Spanish Bay
The Inn at Spanish Bay is nestled among majestic Monterey pines and fronted by a Scottish-style links golf course that touches some of the most breathtaking coastline in the world, The Inn is an idyllic retreat. All guest rooms feature stylish and comfortable furnishings and a warm, cozy fireplace. While at The Inn, savor your choice of fabulous restaurants, stroll along meandering boardwalks and discover hidden coves and sandy beaches.
Upgrades to The Lodge at Pebble Beach also available – please enquire.
Golf
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Set on one of the most stunning pieces of golfing real estate in the world, this iconic golf course hugs the rugged coastline, providing wide-open vistas, cliffside fairways and small sloping greens. Host venue of five US Opens and the annual AT&T Pro-Am on the USPGA tour, it is a must play for every keen golfer. You sense the presence of golf's biggest legends. You anticipate each and every storied hole while recounting some of the greatest moments in golf history.
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Local legend maintains that Robert Louis Stevenson once wandered the Spyglass area gathering ideas for his novels. With this in mind, Robert Trent Jones Sr. set about creating a treasure of his own and combined coastal dunes and majestic pines with elevated greens and strategically placed bunkers and lakes. Rated as one of the toughest courses in the world from the Championship tees, The PGA tour consistently lists holes 6, 8 & 16 among the toughest on tour.
The Links at Spanish Bay
The design team of Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson and Sandy Tatum set out to create a true links golf course, and boy did they succeed. With sandy wastelands with bristly grasses and ever prevailing wind, The Links at Spanish Bay are so authentic that even the Monterey coastline mirrors the rugged, natural beauty of Scotland. Every evening, the bagpiper closes the course in Scottish tradition.
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Designed by world-renowned golf architect Alister MacKenzie (Augusta National and Cypress Point), Pasatiempo was his favourite layout and where he made his American home, which still borders the 6th fairway. Pasatiempo is a golfer’s dream come true and delivers a memorable golf experience. Golf Digest named it as one of the top 3 courses you can play in California (along with Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill).
Sights / Activities
California's Pacific Coast - Highway 1
An exhilarating driving experience, this twisting, cliff-hugging, 200km route along the central California coast takes in Hearst Castle, near Morro Bay followed by the incredible scenery of Big Sur, where mountains plunge into the Pacific. Stop off at the cliff top café, Nepenthe, for lunch before heading onto the chic town of Carmel.
Kayak Monterey Bay
Get an up close look at the kelp forest canopy of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary by taking a kayak tour. Teeming with wildlife, you may be greeted by harbor seals swimming alongside, presented with a show by diving pelicans. Or you may see a raft of otters rolling and playing in the kelp. Each experience is unique and different!
17-Mile Drive
17-Mile Drive is widely recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the world. From the dramatic Pacific coastline to the majestic Del Monte Forest, the awe-inspiring vistas and legendary sites can easily fill an entire day with exploration and discovery. Key sites along 17-Mile Drive include The Lone Cypress – one of California’s best-known landmarks – Spanish Bay, Cypress Point Lookout and Carmel Bay.
Napa Valley
Napa Valley is one of the premier travel destinations in the world. Breathtaking views abound at every turn – mustard in the late winter, picturesque rolling hills planted with vineyards year-round and wineries of every stature dot the landscape. Whether you are wine tasting, dining at renowned restaurants or just enjoying your stay, Napa Valley is your spot of heaven on earth.
San Francisco
San Francisco is considered one of the greatest cities in the world for many reasons, including five-star dining, a happening theatre scene, and iconic sights such as Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and China Town. North Beach, the city’s Italian quarter, is a neighborhood of romantic European-style sidewalk cafes, restaurants and shops – great for dinner!
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