Basking at Monterey, California

Just about approximately 2 1/2 hours from San Francisso is the City of Monterey. Monterey is one of the famous coastal city in Northern California. It is a perfect place for a weekend getaway for Californians and tourist who wanted to experience relaxation under the sun. The city have many museums and historical sites with rich Spanish influnces that is still preserved up to the present.

The Junipero Mission Church

The San Carlos Cathedral - a famous Junipero Mission Church in Carmel, Monterey

This is the original Altar of the Junipero Mission Church, it is now displayed in the museum

The new Altar

This was said to be the first erected Cross in Monterey California by the Franciscan Missionaries headed by Father Junipero Serra, It still stands now at the Church Courtyard

The Courtyard is very spacious it has a fountain at the center, beautiful landscape all over. This serves as reception venue for parties and gatherings

Many dated stones are found in the courtyard garden. It explains the history of the place

A statue in memory of Fr. Junipero Serra

The Nativity scene exhibit inside the Museum

Inside this chest are remnants of the original wooden casket of Fr. Junipero Serra

THE 17- Mile Drive

The place best described as " the greatest meeting of land and water in the world." ( as per the brochure given at the entrance gate)

The 17- Mile Drive ia another famous tour spot in Monterey. As name suggests, it's 17 miles stretch of breathtaking sceneries

At Point Joe, you can see the Pacific Ocean at it's best

Lots of Squirrels and birds flocking around...

The Lone Cyprus is the trademark of the place. This cannot be used in any other advertising or Marketing purposes without any permission from the authorities of the place