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Come and See My Car Collection

My dad bought a 1949 MG TC in 1950 and I was able to drive it occasionally during high school.  I still have that car.  My dad and I went to the first Pebble Beach Road Race and saw Johnnie Von Neumann in a 1950 MG TD Special. I have that car on display at the Martine Inn.  A friend of mine was a pilot with TWA many years ago and flew freight between New Zealand and San Francisco.  One day, while in NZ, he spotted a 1949 MG Y sedan. He had become so facinated with the car that he purchased it and loaded it onto his plane, flew it to San Francisco, then drove it  home to Carmel...

Hall of Fame

This week, the California Hotel & Lodging Association inducted Don Martine into the California Hospitality HALL OF FAME!   This is the CH&LA’s most prestigious honor and is presented to California hoteliers or executives recognized by industry peers for outstanding contributions of leadership, service and professionalism to the California lodging industry and community at large.  Lynn Mohrfeld, CH&LA Executive Vice President, Rick Anderson CH&LA Chair, owner of Casa Tropicana Bed& Breakfast, and Peggy Mosley, former Chair and owner of Groveland Hotel, made the presentation. ...

Truly Getting Away…

 Martine Inn’s goal is to create an atmosphere totally different from your daily routine to encourage and support your personal rejuvenation. You will be welcomed at the front door by a caring innkeeper, given a tour of the Inn and personally escorted to your room. As you move along the hallways, you’ll notice the furnishings and fixtures in every part of the house are 100-200 years old, yet maintained in working order for your use.  Our breakfast service is Victorian style with the presentation of warm spoons from an 1880’s silver spoon warmer to stir your morning cup of...

Climate Change for your Enjoyment, Naturally

Monterey County is one of the most diverse typographical and largest climate change areas in California.  For instance, the Monterey Peninsula has an average yearly rainfall of only 18-20 inches, but Big Sur’s average rainfall is over 50 inches.  The total range of possible daily temperatures on the Monterey Peninsula could be 40-80 degrees, while in the southern Salinas Valley the range of possible daily temperatures goes from 6 degrees to 112 degrees.  This creates vast differences in vegetation and wildlife, all in one beautiful county.

Monterey  County is an ideal place...