S2K Power

I was hoping someone knew the directions from san jose.

silverblur

s101 to Monterey..........Carmel is just south of Monterey Bay. Beach is at the foot of the main drag through town. Be prepared........parking is non existent.

S2K Power

I've been there before, I remember have to use several freeways to get there. Can you give me more details driving directions?

silverblur

1. take 101 S out of San Jose.
2. Go past Gilroy
3. Just before you come to Prunedale, you will see signs for Monterey Coast, US156.......take 156 to Monterey.
4. 156 will take you into Castroville........land of the artichokes.
5. 156 will meet with Hwy 1.
6. Hwy 1 will skirt the ocean and run eventually into Monterey. Stay on Hwy 1.
7. As you go past Monterey, you will see a sign for Carmel By the Sea.
8. Take the Ocean Ave. exit. This is the main drag that goes through the village and ends at the beach.

Have fun!

I emailed you a map.

S2K Power

Yea I remember those roads, thanks a millions.

procrustes

Go the scenic route...faster too...south out of San Jose to Santa Cruz. In Santa Cruz, Hwy 1 south to Monterey. Once you pass Monterey you'll see signs for Carmel...(Carmel by the Sea)....the main street ends right at the beach...better to park and walk though the shops to the end of the street.

silverblur

You must have never taken US17 on a holiday weekend..............totally the pits......shorter distance but looooooooooonger drive time :-)