Win the Great Monterey Road Trip

Win a Getaway to Monterey for Spring

04.15.2015

How do you "road trip" the right way? Go to Monterey! Rev up the engine for one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world and a chance to Win the Great Monterey Road Trip for Two! How much do you think you could do? Check out the top hikes and bike rides in Monterey, including a thigh-burning climb to Toro Park's Ollason Peak for Monterey's Baymazing scenery and a boon of spring wildflowers to keep things colorful en route. Do you know where to find Monterey's Seven Secret Beaches? (Hint: how do you pronounce the state beach known as Zmudowski?) Carmel Valley wins for its walkable wine-tasting rooms, stunning views of the Santa Lucia mountain range, plus a beautiful lodge that's got one of Monterey's Best Fireplaces with a View. And for a road trip within your Monterey Road Trip, 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach is a coastal classic of beaches, famous golf courses, roaring sea lions, and the "Lone Cypress."

WIN IT: Stay, play, dine & wine—compliments of Monterey! Enter to win the Great Monterey Road Trip for Two.

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