California Dreaming

Green Gables Inn in Pacific Grove, California

I've been daydreaming again and getting excited about our family vacation in a couple weeks. One of our favorite places to visit is Pacific Grove, California. This quaint coastal town is nestled between Monterey and Pebble Beach and is rich in beauty, wildlife, flowers and magnificent views of the mountains and Pacific Ocean. In the past we have stayed at Green Gables Inn and had a wonderful visit. It has beautiful bay and ocean views from almost every room! If you haven't visited this area consider putting on your places to visit. This inn isn't far from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Lover's Point or the Seventeen Mile Scenic drive to Pebble Beach. Carmel by the Sea is only a few miles away and is a great place to shop and have a great meal.

We stayed in one of the upstairs "green gable" rooms with a huge window seat and private bath. We opened the windows and we could hear the ocean and feel the breeze. There are no televisions so you have constant background noise of the waves!

The view from our window looked across the bay on to the Pacific Ocean....

The Victorian Parlour

The living room /parlour had the most incredible stained glass windows that flanked the fireplace. Even in July the nights were chilly and the fireplace warmed the room.

I loved this little bay window and ate my breakfast there each morning.



This is the kitchen herb garden outside the side entry between the original house and the carriage house.

The view from the front entrance of the inn looking out over Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean.
The water is the deepest blue and turquoise I've ever seen!

The Monterey Aquarium is just down the street on Cannery Row and is a must see!

I especially love the jellyfish exhibit. These are amazing and beautiful creatures!

Monterey is full of rich ocean life and the tide pools are amazing.

Early in the morning at low tide we went exploring the tide pools. My husband remembers doing this as a child and it is great fun, a little slippery though, so wear good shoes!

I loved finding starfish and there were a variety of colors from a blue -purple...to the standout of the orange and reds. I think I found four or five live starfish on our exploration that morning.

Finally, my husband on the golf course at Pebble Beach...the next best thing to heaven for him..

Are we there yet?


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