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Soak Up the Charm by Sea Car, by Hand or by Foot in Monterey, California for Four Days & Three Nights at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course for Two, Including a Monterey and Pacific Grove Sea Car Tour and Your Choice of Either a Macaron Making Class with a Master Chef or a Carmel Small Group Walking Food and Cultural Tour (Land Only)
Head south of San Francisco and you'll find one of the most picturesque spots in North America ? the Monterey Peninsula. With its high cliffs, sparkling Pacific beaches and large, native forests, as well as the fairytale cottages of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California dreaming may have been invented here! Monterey County is a truly inspired California getaway, and you'll get to spend a few days getting lost in the world's finest scenery, historic sites, art galleries and boutiques, and soaking up the charm whether it's by Sea Car, by hand or by foot!
Zip and zoom around Monterey in a whole new way! Your GPS-enabled two-seater Sea Car is the perfect way to explore Cannery Row and other attractions, before cruising to the coast to enjoy one of the country's most scenic drives! And there's no need for maps, because the talking scooter car navigates (and narrates!) itself! If you follow the preprogrammed tour, you'll head for Lake El Estero and Asilomar State Beach, then to the Monarch Grove butterfly sanctuary in Pacific Grove.
Then explore the culinary delights of the area with your choice of a macaron-making class led by a master chef, or on a walking food tour in Carmel! If you're looking for a new recipe to add to your go-tos, the macaron baking class will teach you how to make these French delights from scratch! The master chef, who was featured on the Cooking Channel, will also impart kitchen knowledge to make things easier as you go. With highly instructional and hands-on learning, as well as small class sizes, this baking class is as enjoyable as macarons themselves! Or get moving on a food and wine walking tour in Carmel, during which you'll learn about the history and gourmet culture of the charming, small town vibes of Carmel. A knowledgeable foodie guide will take you around this upscale enclave as you visit local eateries to sample locavore and ethnic dishes, chocolate, and wine! Limited to 16 people, this tour provides a small-group experience with personalized attention. You'll make stops at restaurants, stylish watering holes and food shops to meet business owners and sample different food items. You may visit places like Casanova Restaurant, Trio Carmel, Anton & Michael, Terry's Lounge at the Historic Cypress Inn, Lula's Chocolates and Affina Food & Wine. Learn about the 'locavore' concept as you sample goodies such as gnocchi, olive oil, seasonal risotto, wine or cocktails, and locally made truffles and caramels.
Perched atop 22 beautifully manicured acres that border the 18-hole Pebble Beach Company's Championship Del Monte Golf Course, Hyatt Regency Monterey sets a new standard for Monterey Bay hotels. Surrounded by rugged, natural beauty and fascinating history, guests discover unique experiences along the iconic Monterey Peninsula. Following a day of exploration, Hyatt Regency Monterey hotel and spa offers an abundance of on-site experiences to keep everyone entertained. Spend an evening indulging your palette at the signature restaurant featuring tantalizing cuisine. From here, it's just a few blocks to the beach, a mile to downtown Monterey and a few miles to Cannery Row - in short, all of Monterey can be your playground. Discover your passions, the outdoors, and each other at Hyatt Regency Monterey ? a place where you can escape to connect.
Your trip for two includes:
4 days/3 nights accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
All room-related taxes
Monterey and Pacific Grove Sea car tour
Your choice of either a macaron-making class with a master chef or a Carmel small group walking food and cultural tour
Free concierge reservation service
Item Special Note
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Blackout dates: Jan 5-8, 26-27, Feb 10-13, May 29-30, Jul 22-24, Aug 11-14, Sep 4-5, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Tour runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. If tour is not available, it may be substituted with equal or similar experience. Drivers must be 20 years of age or older and must present a valid driver's license for the Sea car tour. Minimum age is 4 years and children must be accompanied by an adult for the Sea car tour. Tour participants must be 21 years of age or older for the small group walking food and cultural tour. Tour participants must be 8 years of age or older for the macaron making with a master chef tour. A minimum 45 day advance reservation is required. Please email us at auction@stmaryhs.org to find out deadline to travel.