Just a short drive of around 2 hours, in the opposite direction of my last destination (Yosemite National Park) is another one of my favorite places, Monterey California. 

This was the view from the window of the bed and breakfast I stayed in the last time I spent the weekend in Monterey.

It's always nice to get away for a day to the coast especially when it's 105° here and its a cool 70° in Monterey. Although I was there last January and it was in the 80's for several days in a row.  That was a great change from the fog we were experiencing in the valley at the time.

Monterey also has the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, great restaurants, great golf, Fishermans Wharf, and an Awesome Farmers Market on Tuesdays.

The Awesome and world famous Seven Gables Inn Bed and Breakfast.  Great views , great rooms, wonderfull breakfast.  The afternoon wine reception is fantastic and the evening fresh baked cookies and milk should not be missed.

Monterey has some great beaches for strolling or sunning yourself.  The water is a bit too cold for me to jump into though.  I must be getting old.