Yes, the water is cold. Yes fog sometimes obscures the gorgeous vistas, especially in summer. Yes, some places feature dangerous rig currents and unpredictable wave action. But so what? The beaches of the Monerey Peninsula are among the finest in the world and offer recreational activities at every level, from a simple shell-collecting stroll to extreme sports such as hang … [Read more...] about Bliss on the Beach
A Life of Service
Carmel has been home to several award-winning actors and actresses; many more visit. But perhaps more unusual is the fact that it’s also home to a man who’s been portrayed by an acclaimed thespian: former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was depicted by James Gandolfini in “Zero Dark Thirty,” the 2012 movie chronicling the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Sure: that’s an honor, … [Read more...] about A Life of Service
The Reign of the Red Rocker
Many believe that Delta bluesman Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads Blues” is a recounting of a Faustian bargain, giving his soul to the Devil in exchange for extraordinary musical talent. The story goes that Satan granted Johnson amazing abilities but as the guitarist was enjoying the benefits of his newfound powers two years later, el Diablo reached out and snatched his … [Read more...] about The Reign of the Red Rocker
Randy Reinstedt Makes History Fun
It seems that being a newspaper delivery boy can have a profound effect on a man’s avocation. Warren Buffett and Sam Walton both began their business careers as paperboys. And Pacific Grove’s Randall “Randy” Reinstedt gained a lifelong fascination of the history of his native Monterey Peninsula while running a route for the Monterey Peninsula Herald. Eventually that passion led … [Read more...] about Randy Reinstedt Makes History Fun
California Highway 1
Among the world’s most famous thoroughfares is the 100-mile,two-lane blacktop that snakes along the Big Sur coast from Carmel to Cambria. It offers up some of the most stunning views anywhere, regularly popping up on travel writers’ bucket lists and at the head of top driving destination lists. Its official name is the Big Sur Coast Highway, but it was originally the Carmel-San … [Read more...] about California Highway 1