[bdeutsch]

Depending on what you want to spend, another very nice place right across from the beach is the Harbor View Inn. We vacation in Santa Barbara every summer for about a week. During the Monterey Historics week, have seen many folks with very nice/very expensive rides staying there...there is covered parking and it is right off of main road (State Street) and right across from Stearns Wharf.

Many good restaurants in town. Our favorite is a New Orleans themed restaurant called The Palace Grill. Again, depending on how much you want to spend, many options available.

Absolutely wonderful place...albeit pricey.