monterey and carmel

anon125 wrote:

EsoxLucius wrote:
We stayed at Betabel in San Juan Bautista. Nice RV park, minutes to Monterey. The whales, seals and birds were great at Moss Landing, and +1 for Phil's.

32 miles to Monterey... next to the 101.
how was the traffic noise?
thanks

Not bad, there is also the Amtrak on the other side.

I have stayed many times at Betabel and the sites are far enough away from the freeway so you don't hear the freeway. I stay in the lower part by the railway tracks and the trains are infrequent and quiet. All you hear are the wheels...no horns. It is about a 35 minute drive to Monterey but the spaces are larger and the park is quieter. Moss Landing KOA is very convenient but the spaces are somewhat tight and it is fairly expensive. Marina Dunes is another option but it is right above highway 101 and you will get the noise. November is when I go and it is a great time of year. Plus the Dungeness crab season opens on November 15th! Enjoy your trip!

thanks
marina dunes ONLY had spaces right next to the highway to travelers.

we will give carmel by the river a try, knowing there are backup ones available.

There is a city park in Monterey with a campground. No hookups but a quiet place in a residential area.