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“Car Mania” in Carmel ~ Pebble Beach ~ Pacific Grove ~ Monterey
“Car Mania” in Carmel ~ Pebble Beach ~ Pacific Grove ~ Monterey
After a year and a half of pandemic isolation, it was a relief for many to see “Car Week” return to Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula. It wasn’t quite as full blown as in years past, but it was still an amazing week drawing thousands to see the incredible cars and enjoy the beautiful Monterey Peninsula.
Car enthusiasts arrived from all over the country to enter their cars in the various car shows, participate in auto rallies, attend reunions of their car clubs and go to auctions to buy more cars! Then thousands more came just to view the unique vehicles and ogle the “Eye Candy” in all colors.
One of the most popular car shows was the free “Concours On The Avenue” which took place in downtown Carmel on the Tuesday of “Car Week” featuring sporting cars, hot rods, muscle cars, and luxury cars. This car owner is polishing his beauty diligently preparing for the judges.
There are cars for everyone’s taste.
Some of the cars were sophisticated classics and some were WILD!
Our Carmel Realty office on Ocean Avenue was right in the middle of all of the action entertaining the viewing public with an Open House complete with refreshments.
What’s your favorite car?
Every car was identified by a sign on its windshield describing the car which was very helpful.
What’s my favorite car?
I love this 1959 Corvette – look at this wheel!
But then Ferrari’s are pretty cool too!
The classic 1950 Chevy convertibles are pretty neat too. OK, I love them all!
On Sunday “Car Week” ended with the piece de resistance, the Concours d’ Elegance – and elegant it is!
I didn’t go to the Sunday event, but this is one of the cars shown in a prior year when the Tour d’ Elegance would park in downtown Carmel on Thursday for 2 hours while the car owners enjoyed lunch in the park.
These amazing classic cars are something to behold!
In case I have now turned you into a car lover, put a week in Carmel on your calendar for next year and come and enjoy!
Sleek, Smooth, Predatory ~Shark Week ~Monterey Bay Aquarium
SHARK WEEK!
July 11th -18th
Sleek ~ Smooth~ Predatory
Sharks are amazing animals and they have fascinated people for decades. Researchers have studied and cared for them, observed them in the wild and in the deep sea. Sharks are very important to our Eco system. A healthy ocean has lots of sharks!
Explore these 10 fascinating facts about sharks from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and their research partners.
For more information about the Ocean and all its creatures see the Monterey Bay Aquarium Website.
ABC’S of the Monterey Peninsula ~ “D” is for DOGS!
ABC’S of the Monterey Peninsula
“D” is for Dogs
I’m sure every dog who lives on the Monterey Peninsula with their “person” feels like they have died and gone to heaven! The Dogs on our beautiful Peninsula come in all sizes, shapes, colors, and temperaments. Whether it’s . . .
Cute and cuddly
or large and sleek,
dogs rule the roost on the Monterey Peninsula. Carmel, for instance, has been voted the most “dog friendly” town. Everywhere you go whether it is to the beach, a bank, a restaurant with a patio
or even a real estate office
you will see dogs – sometimes they even sit for a spell!
Shunned in some areas dogs are given more attention here than people. If you want to meet new friends, just get yourself an adorable dog and walk down the street. You will make friends wherever you go, because people will stop you on the street and ooh and ah over your pooch. In fact they will ask you all about your dog and want to know every detail of his life and his eating habits.
At our Carmel Realty Company real estate office on Ocean Avenue in Carmel I watch not only streams of people going by, but streams of dogs. And sometimes they’ll even pose for a photo!
We love all kinds of dogs here, Golden retrievers, poodles
pugs,
cocker spaniels, and of course the lovable mutts that are “mixed breeds”. Sometimes they are the most lovable of all.
Sometimes we even build them fancy homes.
If you’d like visit the Monterey Peninsula and stay overnight accompanied by your doggie, have no fear, there are plenty of hotels to choose from like these Lodgings in Carmel .
The Cypress Inn located in Carmel was a pioneer in pet-friendly lodgings. The hotel until recently was co-owned by our beloved Doris Day who passed away in 2019. A true dog advocate.
I could go on and on about the benefits of being a dog here. Wherever your dog will wander there will be an array of water bowls, dog treats, and amenities to make sure he/she is comfortable and pampered. If he is stressed he can visit a dog psychologist or have a nice massage. Or perhaps a surf lesson to let it all hang out!
Carmel Beach is the place to romp in the surf with no leash laws. Let’s play!
Yes, this is truly Doggie Heaven!