Pacific Grove, California – Photo Friday

by Chris Christensen ↓ Add comments
categories: usa travel tags: california, monterey, pacific grove, photography

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This photo is not from halfway around the world but instead from one of my favorite corners of the world which is only an hour and change from my own back yard. Many people have heard of Monterey and Carmel, California but the town in between, Pacific Grove, is one of my favorites. My wife and I spent the weekend in the Monterey area and took time for one of our favorite walks along the shore between Lover’s Point and Cannery Row. The bike / walking path was created by tearing up the old Southern Pacific railroad track and runs on past Cannery Row to Fisherman’s wharf and on up the bay to Marina. If you watch carefully you will probably spot sea otters (and not just in the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium) and harbor seals. On the shore side of the path are some of Pacific Grove’s beautiful Victorian homes which have been converted into Inns. We have been known to house shop when we visit the area but so far can’t afford more than a bungalow.

by Chris Christensen

I am the host of the Amateur Traveler. The Amateur Traveler is an online travel show that focuses primarily on travel destinations and what are the best places to travel to. It includes both a weekly audio podcast, a video podcast, and a blog.

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9 Responses to “Pacific Grove, California – Photo Friday”

Glennia

Says:
September 18th, 2009 at 12:14 am

We love Pacific Grove, too! That whole area around Monterey is just beautiful.

Wanderluster

Says:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:47 am

I love the dramatic nature of this photo with the waves crashing. It looks like there might be a storm brewing.

Dominique

Says:
September 18th, 2009 at 11:24 am

Looks beautiful. Our dream has always been to have a home in northern Michigan on the water–and we’ve done similar “house shopping” when we’ve visited there.