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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great Tour! |
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Tue, Nov 27, 07 1:00 PM |
JoyceAS |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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We really enjoyed the tour of movie sites in Monterey and vicinity and the 17-mile drive around the peninsula. Our driver/tour guide, Doug, was very knowledgeable and interesting. We would certainly recommend this tour to friends.
Joyce & Randy Stites, from Aurora, Colorado |
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A Must Do Tour. A++++ |
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Wed, Nov 21, 07 1:00 PM |
shyntimid |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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I would suggest everyone to sign up for this tour and to do it first in your trip. The tour guide was Awesome and very enthusiastic. He had a lot of knowledge about movies and the area. I wish I would of done this tour first because the tour guide gave us a lot of information about the area and which areas to visit. Make sure to sit on the right side of the bus because that side is oceanview. This tour is worth every penny and wish other cities had similar tours. |
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fun overview of the area |
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Sat, Nov 10, 07 1:00 PM |
agroves |
Female |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Group of Friends |
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The Monterey Movie Tour is a fun and relaxing way to see and learn about the area. Although I've visted Monterey a few times, I didn't know much about Pebble Beach or the 17-mile-drive, and hadn't driven through either since it's hard to see the sights and drive at the same time! This tour gave me a chance to learn about the area from a great local guide, see everything without having to watch the road, and relate to it through some movies that I've seen and some that I now want to see. |
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Highlight of My Trip |
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Thu, Nov 1, 07 1:00 PM |
foxybooks |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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Great to see all the movies filmed here as well as scenic highlights at the same time. I loved the stops at the lone cypress tree and Pebble Beach. Definitely worth the money and time spent. Our guide had perfect timing with the stops and movie scenes. I took down the list of movies mentioned and plan on watching them. Perhaps provide a list of the movies next time for the tour?? |
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Silver screen is pure gold on this tour |
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Sat, Oct 27, 07 1:00 PM |
cryogenine |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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We are both movie buffs and have lived in the area for 10 years, so when this tour just recently crossed our radar, we jumped on it. A friendly hello and beautiful, first-class coach greeted us the Portola Hotel and soon we were tooling down Pacific to the melodic sounds of Ethel Merman while viewing title clips from some of the many movies shot in our area. Prior to the tour, my base of information were some posters at the Whaling Shed in Pt. Lobos or a few varied and incomplete lists gleaned from Google.
Doug runs his tour like a treasure hunt and the hidden gems, be they film locations or local folklore keep appearing. Places we've driven by 100 times have suddenly taken on a new meaning and interest. We have ordered many of the movies mentioned to view or rewatch in their entirety.
Yet what is most touching, being locals, is to watch and note the reaction of folks who have come to visit (most from SoCal on our tour, escaping the fires). They are treated to some of the best there is to see and experience on the Monterey peninsula and clearly leave the tour with a better understanding of what makes our home so special. In their words: it's an "E" ticket |
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Great Tour! |
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Thu, Oct 18, 07 1:00 PM |
lpsmartie |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Really enjoyed it! The tour showed the areas in Monterey where the movies were filmed and the clips of the movies at the same time. Very informative and fun! |
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Awesome tour! |
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Sat, Oct 13, 07 1:00 PM |
Cheribobette |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the Hollywood Movie Tour of Monterey. Doug, the owner, was our guide. He made the tour very interesting. Doug really seems to enjoy sharing his passion for movies, especially those filmed in the beautiful Monterey/Pacific Grove/Pebble Beach/Carmel surroundings. He was a wonderful host. I would definitely recommend this tour! |
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Monterey Movie Tour is Magnificant |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 1:00 PM |
4dposner |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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I live locally and wanted to give my 92 years young mother and out of town guests an overview of Monterey. Doug provided a magnificant day with perfect weather and a very unique perspective of central coast. The bus ride covered more than I had hoped for. It is clear that the owner has done his research and provides his guests with a real treat. A big "thumbs up" to Monterey Movie Tours. |
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Don't miss it. |
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Sat, Sep 29, 07 1:00 PM |
melwalsh |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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This is a double treat---a way to see the area's beauty spots without driving and a way to see where interesting old movies were shot. My husband has been coming to Carmel for 40 years but we saw places he didn't know about.
The stop at the Lodge was beautiful. We drank champagne---extra---overlooking the bay on a sunny day.
Highly recommend. The owner loves his subject and it shows in his talk. I think he showed over 70 film clips during the trip. |
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DON'T MISS IT! |
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Sun, Sep 23, 07 1:00 PM |
marvmare |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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Our guide, Doug, gave my son and myself the VIP treatment. His enthusiasm, experience, and insider information really added to the subject matter and beauty of the surroundings. Whether you only have a short time or have a more leisurely trip to the Monterey penninsula planned, I highly recommend this informative and fun trip. After looking at the movie scenes and the actual scenery during the tour, I will be adding to my DVD collection! Be sure to add this tour to your itineary!!!! |
