| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer [v] |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Enjoyed it a lot
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| Mon, Aug 4, 08 1:00 PM |
NancyShank |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Very interesting concept. Nice way to spend a day. Pebble Beach Lodge - beautiful! |
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great fun
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| Thu, Mar 6, 08 1:00 PM |
mtwhalelvrs |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| my daughter and i went on this tour and Doug was great. it was very interesting and fun. enjoyed it immensely. |
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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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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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fun
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| Wed, Mar 28, 07 1:00 PM |
mollyfinnega |
Female |
30-39 |
Unspecified |
Individual |
| This was a fun adventure and I would and have recommended this tour to my friends and family |
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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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WOW . . . LET'S DO IT AGAIN!
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| Thu, Jul 24, 08 1:00 PM |
MKovacs |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Monterey Movie Tours is the most professional tour of it's kind I have ever come across! It is a mixture of scenic beauty, movie scenes and the history of the Monterey peninsula all rolled into one. Our group was fortunate enough to have Doug, the owner, showcase this technologically advanced tour using his "radio quality" voice and his "native son" stories to add a personal touch to the overall experience. The stops the bus makes along the way made for several "KODAK" moments!
This is a tour for all ages and an experience that will be long remembered!
Thanks Doug, it was worth every penny and I can't wait to come back again!
:) |
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Absolutely Fabulous!
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| Tue, Feb 19, 08 1:00 PM |
mjstorey |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We had a wonderful tour and loved every minute of it. Doug was a fantastic tour director and was so friendly, and knowledgeable . He provided us with lots of details and background information about the movies and the various scenes we visited.. He was such an expert on everything. In addition to his delightful personality, he seemed genuinely interested in providing us with a memorable day. And it certainly was! He made our day! Thank you.
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Great way to see the sites of Monterey!!
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| Thu, May 3, 07 1:00 PM |
missmuehl |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This was a fabulous tour! It covers a lot of the area, so it's a good way to check out the whole Monterey peninsula, especially before exploring it on your own. The movie facts and scenes along the way made it fun. Doug is very knowledgable about the movies in the area, so you'll be sure to learn a lot from him! I have some new movies on my "rent someday" list that will be neat to watch and to be able to recognize the background (and know that I was there)! Highly recommended if you are interested in movies, history, golf (since the tour does stop in Pebble Beach), or if you just like looking at beautiful scenery! Enjoy!! |
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All Aboard!!! Let Us Entertain you!!
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| Fri, Mar 23, 07 1:00 PM |
MissMargaret |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| I took this tour with my sister who lives in San Diego. I am a local resident having lived on the Peninsula for over 20 years. Taking this tour with my sister I once again realized what a magnificently pictueresque area Monterey truly is for any movie director.
It was just a lot of fun seeing actual movie sights and how Hollywood can make Pebble Beach appear to be England. The tour guide gives you Hollywood insider tips which are good for a laugh or amazement.
One aspect of the tour anyone would like is that you see the entire Monterey area in a three hour voyage and you don't have to drive it yourself, get lost, or pay the entrance fee into the 17 Mile Drive...you can sit back, relax, and leave the driving to somebody else...it's worth the price of admission to anyone who is in charge of dragging guests around on a vacation!
The tour guy has a soothing, Hollywood voice, who is adept at driving and providing fun facts of movie land all at the same time.
AND if you've ever wanted to see the 18th Hole of Pebble Beach this is the tour for you...there is a 40 minute stop over there and you too could have a glass of wine at the Pebble Beach Lodge overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the 18th Hole where the greatest of the golf world have played...just be sure to set aside $16.00 for that glass of wine!!!! ha ha
ENJOY...oh, kids would not really be interested in this tour...I doubt they'd appreciate the movies of Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Mickey Rooney...Take a date, leave the kids somewhere else...
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