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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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BEST WAY TO SEE A LOT OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
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| Tue, Jan 23, 07 1:00 PM |
mmueller382 |
Female |
70+ |
Local |
Other |
| Organization was important to me and the tour was well described in brochures and on the Internet. I bought two tickets through ZERVE, on the Internet. I was inspired by an article I read on the site which was written by a freelance writer who had been on the Movie Tour. The article was printed in the Travel Section, San Francisco Chronicle, February 29, 2004. I found it with GOOGLE, "Monterey Movie Tours."
1. Parking in a covered garage, close to the tour departure. CHEAP! $5 for all day.
2.15 minute orientation from owner/driver Doug provided an overview of the history of the Monterey Movie Tours by bus. Established his credentials as a native of the area and his contacts with notable movie greats who reside in the area.
3.Timing of the tour and the three stops off the bus.
4. Knowledge of the history of the Peninsula in addition to the movie sites filmed in
the area. A great variety in the sites. Nothing was duplicated.
5.The small friendly group of eight people was a bonus for the ease for quick exiting for each stop. Reboarding seemed to provide more time and certainly easier to have the best view for photography.
6. Among the group were visitors from Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Colorado. One was from Korea and two from the bay area and local.
7. A great stop at Pebble Beach Lodge overlooking the Golf Course and the Bay. Five of the group spent the time on the deck, shared a table, and ordered a cold beverage.
All the elements of a good tour was enjoyed with the balmy weather, sunshine, and incredible scenery. I would recommend the tour to anyone who plans a visit to the Monterey Peninsula. Mary Mueller, San Jose, CA
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Great time, great view, very enjoyable
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| Fri, Jan 19, 07 1:00 PM |
Elkswede |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My wife and I enjoyed the tour very much. Doug was a gracious host, very knowledgeable. This was a great way to start a visit to Monterey because it familiarizes you with the area, the options, and the historical sites. |
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Surpassed our expectations!
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| Sat, Jan 13, 07 1:00 PM |
JoanHelm |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| My father was stationed at Fort Ord and the family moved to Salinas after he retired in the early 60's. We had many years in Monterey County before some family members settled in other areas of California. My husband and I have lived in Salinas with our own children since 1965.
The four of us siblings have a special weekend together a few times a year. After hearing about Monterey Movie Tours on Magic 63, I checked the website and decided this could be a very interesting and entertaining event for our next gathering. They were excited about it, too.
Finally our weekend came. The weather was beautiful, and the three hours flew by as we toured through Monterey County. The clips we saw from the numerous films - many of which were so familiar to us - were brought to life by seeing the actual sites along the tour. Our guide was a wealth of information and trivia, had a sense of humor, and was always willing to answer our questions.
It was wonderful to have this extra layer of life added to our lives' path in Monterey County. It was not only fun, but gave us an additional appreciation of this beautiful area, along with a strong desire to revisit many of the movies we learned about on our tour.
We all strongly recommend that visitors - and locals - take this interesting and fun tour.
Thank you for sharing the entertainment and local beauty in such a delightful way! We will definitely bring others back with us for a tour in the future.
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A Worth While Tour
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| Fri, Jan 12, 07 1:00 PM |
kornerkutter |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| This tour was a good way to see and gain access to a few locations and scenic views otherwise not available to the general public. Doug was a great guide, very personable. Pick-up location was convenient as well. |
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see local seanery by buss
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| Wed, Jan 10, 07 1:00 PM |
susansfranci |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| We got a whole new view of our beautiful aria by buss, with great tour guide |
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Gotta do this tour!
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| Fri, Dec 15, 06 1:00 PM |
KayKamian |
Female |
60-69 |
Unspecified |
Group of Friends |
| It's fun to go on a tour when you can tell the guide loves what they are doing!! Very informative!! The 3 hours flew by. |
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Great for Everyone!
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| Sun, Dec 3, 06 1:00 PM |
mparsons |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Whether you are a film buff or not, I think everyone would enjoy this tour as the scenery is gorgeous, the (3) stops are interesting and the bus is very comfortable. I learned a lot about local history as well, and I particularly enjoyed the stories our enthusiastic guide told us about the area and the celebrities he has met over the years. |
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Great tour, even if you are NOT a movie buff
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| Sat, Dec 2, 06 1:00 PM |
SteveWilson |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Doug has put together a tour that shows the most beautiful coast line in the world and you get to see how Hollywood has used it. Most of the movies claim it's some exotic far away place but it's really right here in Northern California. Our friends from Texas enjoyed the feeling of having access to these "Secret" places. I highly recommend the tour especially if you get the picture perfect weather we were lucky to enjoy. |
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A must for movie enthusiates
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| Fri, Nov 24, 06 1:00 PM |
paratore |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| We thoroughly enjoyed the movie tour. It was very exciting to be able to see actual movie scenes on the monitor while parked in front of the actual location scene. It was a thrill. The tour guide did a wonderful job and offered a a lot of insight into what went on behind the scenes. We had a great a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
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We are lovers of old movies... this was wonderful.
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| Fri, Nov 24, 06 1:00 PM |
monajohnson |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| We love movies. We love this area and are proud that so many films have and are being made here. My mother is 91... she had a great time remembering the older movies, especially the beach scene "From Here to Eternity"! The ongoing commentary about the local stars, real estate prices, etc. was very entertaining. The weather was beautiful, the music wonderful, and the sea gorgeous.
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