| Call 1-800-442-4479 for an outfit called "Golf Packages from the great
golf resorts of the world." They list a package at Spanish Bay/Pebble
Beach. Includes 3 nites, trans to/from Monterey airport,1 round golf +cart
on Pebble Beach & Spanish Bay and accomodations. Package price range
from $680-835 per person double occupancy. You could also call Pebble
directly at 408-6243811 and find out if they have any packages. Last I
checked, the cost per round if you stay at Pebble is around $150/round.
Good luck.
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| I stayed at the Inn at Spanish Bay and played all three, Spyglass,
Spanish Bay and Pebble Beach. If stay at one of the hotels in the
resort complex (either the Lodge at Pebble or Inn at Spanish Bay) you
have reciprocal agreements at the courses, that is they will give you a
break on the price for the round. The price can be steep as far as
golf course play goes (Pebble is at $150.00 if you are in one of the
resort hotels and around $200.00 if you are not). However, staying at
one of the resort hotels is an extraordinary experience. Both are very
different but very nice.
One tip on Pebble, they will rent you a cart but forget it, it's too
beautiful a course to ride, and they will give you a caddie for a
nominal charge and that's the way to go. Plus the caddies have local
knowledge which helps with shot placement and club selection. It makes
it that much more fun and when you are spending this kind of money you
*should* have a lot of *FUN*! Y
There are great B&B's in the area of Monterey and the surrounding
penisula. Call the local chamber of commerce and they will send you
out a guide. A fantastic one is the Seven Gables Inn. It's being
profiled in the current VISA commercials on t.v. (that's right no
AMEX), and they are right close to the entrance to 17 mile drive.
Another good place to stay is called the Tickled Pink Hotel, in
Carmel the number is 1-800-635-4774. They are on Highlands Drive.
There is also a great place right next door called Highlands Inn and
the number there is 1-800-682-4811. It's a bit pricey but the view and
ammenities are fantastic. Both are within 15 minutes to Pebble and
probably 20-25 min. to Spanish Bay.
If you play Pebble, you should play one of the other two, namely
Spyglass and/or Spanish Bay just to get a feel for the differences.
Central golf reservations are 1-800-654-9300. They will give you the
current availability and prices.
If you are going in October you will be taking your chances with the
weather or anytime for that matter, but October can be a great month to
play it's just your luck if they have the fog and coastal front come
through. Bring a warm sweater that you can play in, something like a
Polartech fleece works good, is non-restrictive and also keeps the wind
out which can blow like the dickens off the ocean. Some good rain gear
is also a good idea too 'cause those storms can come in off the
Pacific with little to no notice.
And one other thing. *LOTS* of balls! You're going to need them
especially on 7,8,9,10,15,17,and 18 probably the most awesome 18th
hole of anywhere.
I know budgets are something to consider but this is one of those once
or twice in a lifetime things you do and you just have to put the old
credit card down and don't look back. It's an awesome experience and
one which you will never forget. And remember, in every funeral
possession I've ever seen, there never are any Brinks trucks following
along to the cemetary if you know what I mean.
Go enjoy, play golf, eat the great food, and have something to tell
your friends about. Don't forget your camera, and also don't miss the
Aquarium in Monterey which is one of the best one's in the country,
definitely worth the side trip.
Enjoy,
Bill
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