Okay, we didn’t walk all that way on our recent trip. And maybe you could do the distance, but you’d run into golf courses and restricted use around the Monterey Peninsula. But it’s quite easy to get from Monterey Wharf to Pacific Grove.
Monterey
Here’s some of the trail from Monterey Wharf towards Pacific Grove. Several mini-parks are along the way. Walkable, bikeable or rent a pedaling carriage. You could kayak or sail or… It’s only a mile or mile and a half. Plenty of eating opportunities too, either restaurants or picnics.
If you keep walking – it’s about 5 miles to Asilomar. This picture is from last year’s trip.
btw: As we drove into town, I could see that the trail from Sand City to Monterey was well used by walkers, strollers and bicyclists. That’s another 1.5-2 miles. All relatively flat.
Carmel
In Carmel, we had the luxury of just staring at a beautiful beach and ocean in the morning.
And strolling around town after a fantastic meal. What a great town – a mixture of elf and Spanish styles. Plenty of flowers and window-shopping opportunities.
What a treat.
Words by Lynn Millar, pictures by Lynn and Mike Millar
Walking in Sonoma County...mostly 
I love that walk. Went to Carmel last month. There is something so special about that whole area. Must be the ocean! Thanks for the pics! Looking forward to seeing your play.
Your welcome. Going again in July! Just came from rehearsal – got to play one of the parts.
Great pics Lynn, I love that area and will keep this walk in mind next time I’m down there. Can’t wait for the reading, hope you’re having fun with it.
Thanks. It’s a beautiful place. I’ll post more soon about Garland Park in the Carmel Valley. – Reading? Do you mean the play? It’s full production of six 10-minute plays. Last night at rehearsal I had to play one of my characters. (just as a fill-in.)