Well now I’m getting very excited. California beach safari! Seriously though this is totally our type of thing on trips. I had to laugh re the indoor Hearst hike. We weren’t going to do the castle bc have done that on so many trips in Europe. But maybe for the hike. : )
I’m thinking after 2 nights in SB, we wing it for a night but then reserve the 4th night in Monterey. That gives us wiggle room but I can feel somewhat less anxious. We will have the 11 and 17 year olds with us and I usually like to have hotels nailed down but it seems like this area will have plenty of last minute options. And we will have the car.
You guys have been fantastic! I knew I’d get great advice here.