Monterey '16 Car Week
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Wanted to see who was going to be in Monterey & what events / auctions everyone would be attending? Just checking w/ what ppl here think? if you've been before etc I'd love to hear your highs & lows . What to hit & what to miss in your view. Best Wishes & if I do make it I hope to meet some rennlisters.
Cheers, Nick
Cheers, Nick
Last edited by German_Saint; 08-13-2016 at 04:00 AM.
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Looks like a nice event to hit on Friday. I'm glad I asked the question. I bet this would be my favorite. I'd only make it for 3-4 days thurs/fri-sun. Lines up nicely. Ty for fhe info
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This is happening now in south Louisiana another round of bad flooding. This is an amazing video. http://www.wafb.com/story/32753230/d...nttype=generic
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Been 4 times. Of course, the actual Sunday Pebble Beach event is the highlight and has to be on everyone's bucket list. But our last time, we skipped it due to the crowds. Get there early.
Always loved the RM auction. This year, due to remodeling of the Portola hotel, understand it will be under a tent there. Not the same it would seem.
The Mecum daytime auction is good, love the venue. Food good at that hotel.
So much to do, excitement of the week is addictive. Great fun.
Always loved the RM auction. This year, due to remodeling of the Portola hotel, understand it will be under a tent there. Not the same it would seem.
The Mecum daytime auction is good, love the venue. Food good at that hotel.
So much to do, excitement of the week is addictive. Great fun.
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I been attending since the late 1980's & moved to Carmel
in 2000, where I lived for 16 years until last April. Here are
my recommendations & the events I will be personally attending
this year:
Tuesday August 16th
http://carmelconcours.com
http://www.automobiliamonterey.com/g...formation.html
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Wednesday August 17th
http://www.carmelmissionclassic.org
http://www.automobiliamonterey.com/g...formation.html
http://mccallevents.com
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Thursday August 18th
Carmel at Noon
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/e...-elegance.html
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Friday August 19th
The Quail
http://signatureevents.peninsula.com...torsports.html
Alternatives:
http://www.werksreunion.com
http://www.legendsoftheautobahn.org
***
Saturday August 20th
http://concorso.com
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/rolex-mo...sports-reunion
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Sunday August 21st
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/e...-elegance.html
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I will be attending the Gooding Auction.
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/e...-auctions.html
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Here is a general Monterey Car Week guide I recommend:
http://www.seemonterey.com/events/sporting/concours/
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Here is a restaurant guide I put together:
My favorite French restaurants in Carmel:
Andre's Bouchee on Mission between 7th & Ocean.
http://www.andresbouchee.com
Casanova on 5th Ave between Mission & San Carlos
http://www.casanovarestaurant.com
La Bicyclette on Dolores at 7th
http://www.labicycletterestaurant.com
*****
My favorite Italian restaurants in Carmel:
La Balena on Junipero between 6th & 5th
http://labalenacarmel.com
Lucca on Dolores between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cantinettaluca.com
DaGiovanni on Lincoln between 6th & 5th
http://www.threecarmelrestaurants.co...-giovanni.html
*****
My favorite Sushi restaurants in Carmel:
Akaoni on Mission between 6th & 5th.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/akaoni-carmel-by-the-sea-2
Sushi Heaven on Dolores between 7th & 8th
http://www.carmel.com/sushi-heaven-b266407
*********
Other recommended dining restaurants in Carmel:
Cultura (new) on Dolores between 5th & 6th
http://www.culturacarmel.com
Dametra on Ocean at Lincoln (Middle Eastern)
http://dametracafe.com
Christopher's on Lincoln between 6th & 5th (American)
http://christophersrestaurantcarmel.com
Mission Ranch on 26270 Dolores Street behind the Carmel Mission. (American)
Clint's only remaining restaurant in Carmel.
Don't bother with the one - Hog's Breath - he sold long ago!
http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/restaurant.htm
****
My favorite breakfast places in Carmel:
The Cottage on Lincoln between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cottagerestaurant.com
*****
A favorite 'Classic' place for afternoon drinks or evening music in Carmel!
The Cypress Inn on Lincoln at 7th
http://www.cypress-inn.com
http://www.cypress-inn.com/carmel-mu...ypress-inn.pdf
Saludos,
Eduardo
Currently in Carmel
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I'll be there:
Werks reunion
Mecum daytime
RM nighttime
McLaren events (570GT test drive, McLaren Motorsports dealer event, night time stuff Thursday-Saturday)
Porsche events (Friday night)
Concours on 18th
Historics for sure
Skipping the quail this year. Skipping exotics on cannery row.
Werks reunion
Mecum daytime
RM nighttime
McLaren events (570GT test drive, McLaren Motorsports dealer event, night time stuff Thursday-Saturday)
Porsche events (Friday night)
Concours on 18th
Historics for sure
Skipping the quail this year. Skipping exotics on cannery row.
#13
I also put together recommendation for the
immediate area surrounding Carmel for Rennlisters
coming to Rennsport V back in 2015. Here is that
list:
Baja Cantina (Mexican) on 7166 Carmel Valley Road (not far from Carmel-by-the-Sea):
http://www.carmelcantina.com
The weekly gathering of sport cars & hot rods is on Thursdays!
The Baja Cantina owner, auto collector Pat Phinny, also is the proprietor of 'Turn 12'
restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - thus named because Laguna Seca
has 11 turns! http://www.turn12barandgrill.com
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'Carmel Valley Village' (20/30 minute drive from Carmel). Can also be accessed via
Laureles Grade from Route 68 in vicinity of Laguna Seca):
Corkscrew on 55 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.corkscrewcafe.com
The owners, Walter & Gaston Georis, also are the proprietors of Casanova &
The Biclyclette in Carmel. Gaston drives a Boxster.
Cafe Rustica on 10 Del Fino Pl / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.caferusticavillage.com
Lokal on 13762 Center Street
http://www.lokalcarmel.com/about-us.html
Wine Tasting
Bernardus Winery Tasting Room on 5 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.bernardus.com
Bernardus Winery is owned by Ben Pon, an ex-Porsche factory driver,
whose family are Porsche (& VW Group) importers for Holland!
Talbott Vineyards Tasting Room on 5 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley Village
http://www.talbottvineyards.com
Talbott was owned by a friend, notable motorcycle collector, Robb Talbott!
It has just been sold. Robb used to have part of his extensive motorcycle
collection on display at the tasting room.
Carmel Mid-Valley
Jeffrey's Grill / 112 Mid Valley Center / Great Breakfast & Brunch spot.
Halfway to Carmel Village. Closer to Quail Lodge & Carmel proper!
http://www.jeffreysgrillandcatering.com
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By the way, you can drive from Carmel to Greenfield (on 101, south of Salinas)
via Monterey County G16 Road. Pretty twisty...and a good interior road to drive your Porsche!
http://www.seemonterey.com/things-to...scenic-drives/
Due to the current Soberanes Fire, suggest you check with CalFire
before coming up G16 from 101 in Greenfield just in case of unexpected road closure:
http://calfire.ca.gov/index
*************
Big Sur down the coast on US 1:
Deetjens (Breakfast or Lunch - you will not soon forget the place or the ride!)
http://www.deetjens.com/restaurant.html
Ventana (Lunch)
http://www.ventanainn.com/#/dining
Rocky Point (closest to Carmel)
http://www.rockypointrestaurant.com
*******
City of Monterey
Tarpy's Roadhouse on 2999 Salinas Hwy (Route 68 just past Monterey Airport)
http://tarpys.com
Monterey Fish House on 2114 DelMonte Ave
http://www.yelp.com/biz/montereys-fish-house-monterey-2
Sandbar & Grill on Municipal Warf #2 (less tourist than Fisherman's Warf).
http://www.sandbarandgrillmonterey.com
Crystal Fish on 514 Lighthouse Ave. (Best Sushi in Monterey)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/crystal-fish-monterey
Bistro Moulin (Best French restaurant in Monterey)
http://www.bistromoulin.com
*********
French Bakeries
Paris Bakery on 271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey
http://parisbakery.us
Lafayette Bakery at 3672 The Barnyard near Carmel
http://www.lafayettebakery.com
************
Finally, 'Monterey Bay Aquarium' in Cannery Road, Monterey
(if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!).
World class aquarium on Monterey Bay!
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
*************
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...us-winery.html
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
immediate area surrounding Carmel for Rennlisters
coming to Rennsport V back in 2015. Here is that
list:
Baja Cantina (Mexican) on 7166 Carmel Valley Road (not far from Carmel-by-the-Sea):
http://www.carmelcantina.com
The weekly gathering of sport cars & hot rods is on Thursdays!
The Baja Cantina owner, auto collector Pat Phinny, also is the proprietor of 'Turn 12'
restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - thus named because Laguna Seca
has 11 turns! http://www.turn12barandgrill.com
*********
'Carmel Valley Village' (20/30 minute drive from Carmel). Can also be accessed via
Laureles Grade from Route 68 in vicinity of Laguna Seca):
Corkscrew on 55 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.corkscrewcafe.com
The owners, Walter & Gaston Georis, also are the proprietors of Casanova &
The Biclyclette in Carmel. Gaston drives a Boxster.
Cafe Rustica on 10 Del Fino Pl / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.caferusticavillage.com
Lokal on 13762 Center Street
http://www.lokalcarmel.com/about-us.html
Wine Tasting
Bernardus Winery Tasting Room on 5 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.bernardus.com
Bernardus Winery is owned by Ben Pon, an ex-Porsche factory driver,
whose family are Porsche (& VW Group) importers for Holland!
Talbott Vineyards Tasting Room on 5 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley Village
http://www.talbottvineyards.com
Talbott was owned by a friend, notable motorcycle collector, Robb Talbott!
It has just been sold. Robb used to have part of his extensive motorcycle
collection on display at the tasting room.
Carmel Mid-Valley
Jeffrey's Grill / 112 Mid Valley Center / Great Breakfast & Brunch spot.
Halfway to Carmel Village. Closer to Quail Lodge & Carmel proper!
http://www.jeffreysgrillandcatering.com
*******
By the way, you can drive from Carmel to Greenfield (on 101, south of Salinas)
via Monterey County G16 Road. Pretty twisty...and a good interior road to drive your Porsche!
http://www.seemonterey.com/things-to...scenic-drives/
Due to the current Soberanes Fire, suggest you check with CalFire
before coming up G16 from 101 in Greenfield just in case of unexpected road closure:
http://calfire.ca.gov/index
*************
Big Sur down the coast on US 1:
Deetjens (Breakfast or Lunch - you will not soon forget the place or the ride!)
http://www.deetjens.com/restaurant.html
Ventana (Lunch)
http://www.ventanainn.com/#/dining
Rocky Point (closest to Carmel)
http://www.rockypointrestaurant.com
*******
City of Monterey
Tarpy's Roadhouse on 2999 Salinas Hwy (Route 68 just past Monterey Airport)
http://tarpys.com
Monterey Fish House on 2114 DelMonte Ave
http://www.yelp.com/biz/montereys-fish-house-monterey-2
Sandbar & Grill on Municipal Warf #2 (less tourist than Fisherman's Warf).
http://www.sandbarandgrillmonterey.com
Crystal Fish on 514 Lighthouse Ave. (Best Sushi in Monterey)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/crystal-fish-monterey
Bistro Moulin (Best French restaurant in Monterey)
http://www.bistromoulin.com
*********
French Bakeries
Paris Bakery on 271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey
http://parisbakery.us
Lafayette Bakery at 3672 The Barnyard near Carmel
http://www.lafayettebakery.com
************
Finally, 'Monterey Bay Aquarium' in Cannery Road, Monterey
(if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!).
World class aquarium on Monterey Bay!
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
*************
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...us-winery.html
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
Last edited by Z356; 08-15-2016 at 12:28 PM. Reason: Added new link to Lokal