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THANKSGIVING AT THE MARTINE INN

In 1984, the first year of the Martine Inn, when Thanksgiving was upon us, we asked our chef to prepare a feast for all our employees and their families.  We wanted to have a typical, authentic meal, with Turkey, Ham, Duck, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes,Vegetables, Roasted Chestnuts, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie, Mince Pie...all homemade here at the Martine Inn.  Guests who were staying at the Inn asked if they could join in the celebration.  We whole heartedly welcomed them and over the years, as more guests joined us, our Thanksgiving Dinner focused exclusively on...

Pacific Grove Boutiques’ Fashion Show & Auction

Coming Soon: Pacific Grove Boutiques’ Fashion Show & Auction

October 27, 2012, will feature an evening of fashion and enjoyment in Pebble Beach, just an 8-minute drive from our Pacific Grove, California hotel.  Since 1999 the boutiques and designers of the Pacific Grove area have showcased their best new items at this event each year.  In addition to a fashion show from 8 local boutiques, other live entertainment including a silent auction, dancing and a dessert reception will also take place.  Look for the collection of over 60 handmade hats from HappiHats USA, which will be...

It’s October, and it’s a Clear, Crisp, Summer on the Coast

With arms wide open, take a deep breath, relax, and rejuvenate.  Welcome to Pacific Grove!  Did you know our quaint city of Pacific Grove has more public open space per citizen than any other city in California?  Of the five miles of coastline, including the Monterey Bay Sanctuary and the Pacific Ocean, there are only four private lots with homes, plus the Hopkins Marine Labs of Stanford University… with all the rest available to the public.  Our city’s golf course, with green fees less than $45, gives you the opportunity to “look for whales, while making birdies.”  Be sure to...

What Vintage Racing Is About

I am the current custodian of the 1950 MGTD Von Neumann Special that was Johnny Von Neumann’s first race car.  This car won the 1st Pebble Beach Road Race in 1950, the 1st Palm Springs Road Race, the 1st Torrey Pines Road Race, and the 1st Sandburg Hill Climb in 1951.  Tracy Bird and Bumpy Bell purchased the car from Johnny in 1952 and the car won many races for them in 1952 and 1953.  Johnny bought the car back in 1954 and Josie Von Neumann drove it to many more wins in 1954 and 1955. 

I am Don Martine, owner of the Pacific Grove hotel Martine Inn, and I have raced this...