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Magical Monterey

Program No. 1208RJ
From iconic shorelines to John Steinbeck's homeland, from its world-renowned aquarium to the crown jewel of California state parks, come see all that’s amazing in historic Monterey.
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Regional StudiesSmall GroupRetreatsNature & Environment
Length
6 days
Rating (4.78)
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What You'll Eat
5 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
1 Brunch
5 Dinners
Total: 15 Meals
Where You'll Stay
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Waddell Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On the Hidden Valley campus is the Waddell Center. It is a single-story residence building with simple, cheery, small rooms, which may bring to mind memories of summer camp, with two twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms have a sliding glass door, which can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near the dining room and classroom, each room exits to the beauty of surrounding oak trees and hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is pleased to offer roommate matching services at this accommodation.
Lubow Lodge
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Carmel Valley
A sun-splashed picturesque valley, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is home to Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts. On Hidden Valley's campus is Lubow Lodge, a lovely, new, single-story residence building. Each room has two beds (one queen and one twin), carpeting, a desk, closet, full mirror, and private bathroom. All rooms can be locked from the inside but when we go out we leave them unlocked. Near an idyllic circle of olive trees and 50 feet from the Dining Room, a wraparound deck overlooks valley hillsides. The Hidden Valley campus is a rustic, 10-acre site in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This serene setting offers Road Scholars the chance to relax and commune. It is walking distance to the shops and galleries of Carmel Valley Village. Road Scholar is unable to provide roommate matching services at this accommodation.





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