Z356

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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My favorite breakfast places in Carmel:

The Cottage on Lincoln between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cottagerestaurant.com

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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

96redLT4

Thanks Eduardo for the information. You are a true RL gentleman!
Jim

fuddman

How in the world could you leave out
Montrio, & Paris Bakery, Monterey
Sea Harvest & Rio Grill at the Crossroads
And Cafe Rustica, Carmel Valley.
Sheeesh!

Need4S

Nice list! Although I think for this forum I'd recommend the Werks Reunion over Quail for Friday.

Z356

Oh, I did not realized you wanted
the 'complete' recommended list. I put that together
for Rennlisters coming to Rennsport V:


Other restaurants in Carmel Valley & Carmel Valley Village that I recommend:

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
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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

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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

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French Bakeries

Paris Bakery on 271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey
http://parisbakery.us

Lafayette Bakery at 3672 The Barnyard near Carmel
http://www.lafayettebakery.com

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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

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https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...us-winery.html



Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

Dewinator

Ooo great info thanks. I wish there were a huge tunnel where you could bypass the bay area completely get down there.

daddyscar

Taking the family down and staying Wednesday and Thursday night. Thank you for sharing your recommendations. Went last year to pick up my son from golf camp on this same week. So cool basically seeing a car magazine come to life.

96redLT4

I wish there was a toll road to bypass all the traffic. I know so many people who don't go b/c of the crowded roads.
J

MKW

there will be an exhibit of six of our 991 GTS PCA 60 Club Coupes on the 1st Tee lawn at Werkes Reunion held this Friday at Carmel Valley's Rancho Canada golf course ... see you there !

Larry Cable

+1 its a nightmare, especially once you hit Monterey, the section of 1 from there to Carmel is one big parking lot ... why I wont be going Friday to Werks Reunion

cajerseyboy

What! You guys don't have a personal helicopter!!?? .... Yea me neither. I'm heading down in the late morning of the 18th. I'm sure traffic will be fine at that time 👍. Heading to Werks around 6:30AM on Friday from the Embassy Suites in Sea Side.

Jhoffmann

Ill be driving in Thursday afternoon, staying in Monterey, and then heading to Werks at around 6AM. Did the same thing last year and traffic was not too bad at those times. Regardless, the site of so many fabulous cars on the road makes it the best traffic jam in the world.

daddyscar

Regarding traffic, it hasn't been as bad as expected especially with Waze. Last year I picked my son up on at 1pm, Friday of Car Week and got here in 2.75hrs from Marin. Waze had me go from I-280 to 101 and directed to me a some side entrance in 17mi drive. Took me home through Santa Cruz.

This year got here in 2hrs leaving SF at 11am yesterday, a Tuesday. Went to the driving range at Poppy Hills and traffic in and out was light. However, there was bad traffic on Highway 1 going to the main 17mi entrance. Use another entrance.

Traffic should get heavier though as tents were just getting set up yesterday. Checked into our hotel to find out Sotheby's is having their auction here. Too bad we leave Thursday but get to preview them today. Already lots of special cars parked and driving around all over the place.

MKW

I am heading out at 5am ( I usually awaken at 4 am or earlier , 7 days a week , to work out for 4 hours anyway, just like my dad did for decades , lol ) and should arrive at Werkes Reunion by 6:15-6:30 am ...sooo...not too worried about traffic .

Hey it's 3 AM .... rise and shine !

doubleurx

The key is get into Monterey before 9:00. Later than that and you will sit in traffic for a long time.