Dec 14, 20192 min read

Happy Hours Around Jewelbox Cottages in Monterey and Pacific Grove

Looking for a happy hour spot close to our #Jewelbox Cottages in Pacific Grove? For an inexpensive drink and bar grub? For some fun? Yes...

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Nov 17, 20192 min read

Horseback Riding along Pebble Beach

When people think of Monterey Bay, marine mammals might be the first animals that spring to mind. But there's another awesome animal experie

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Apr 16, 20192 min read

A Big Sur Day Trip with Not-to-Miss Stops and a Hidden Gem Destination

Limekiln State Park is on the southern end of Big Sur but it is worth the drive. There’s not a lot of camping, but when we arrived, the...

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Jan 13, 20193 min read

Wine Tasting on California's Central Coast – Three Tastings and More in Monterey County

Our Jewelbox Cottages in Pacific Grove are at the gateway of California's Central Coast wine region. Here are top spots for wine tasting

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Dec 30, 20183 min read

Three Marine-Lover Outings in Pacific Grove that Are NOT the Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Aquarium is the best-known attraction in the area, but it's also one of the most expensive. Here are three attractions you can enjo

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Dec 18, 20183 min read

The Plaque Houses of Pacific Grove – What They Tell us and the Secrets No One Talks About

The green plaques on Pacific Grove's pretty dollhouse cottages have many stories to tell...and a few secrets that many would like to kee

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Aug 18, 20164 min read

Donner Lake, The Jewel of the Northern Sierras

Donner Lake is a Northern California recreational mecca on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevadas. It is a magnet for all water sports,...

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