We just returned from the Napa Valley and Monterey/Carmel. We stayed at the Monterey County Fair. It is basically a parking lot but is a very clean, shaded, safe atmosphere. The gates were locked after 6 with a gate code. You are near an airport so did hear planes periodically from 6am-10pm. Easy access to Carmel, Pebble Beach and the attractions in Monterey. Stokes Restaurant in Monterey was outstanding!

In Napa we stayed at the Napa County Expo Center. It was a quiet, nice area with paved sites and grass patios. It looked like the best of the sites we saw in the Napa/Sonoma area. The Napa Wine Train was a fun excursion with great food. We traveled from Napa south to Monterey on parts of 101 as well as 15 miles on Highway 1. We did not have any problems on our trip.

We did keep the speed under 60 as it is posted 55 for towing. We followed the recommendations in the Rand McNally Motor Carriers Atlas.

To all you Californians--we loved your state! The drive was beautiful!

Carla and Neal