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Do we need to book accommodation in Monterey or Carmel in advance on Highway 1, or can we find it when we get there ?

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Monterey is bigger than Carmel and easier to live in. I booked the Monterey hotel in February.

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I booked Monterey and San Diego. Wherever else we go, we'll just live wherever we get there.

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If you feel very safe, I suggest deciding where to stay after you get there. I had to drive the most dangerous part of Big Sur at night last time because I had to get to San Simeon and didn't have time to go to many other places.

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You can book a room at any time. Staying wherever you drive is what Road trip is all about.

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Although it is not the peak season for local travel, I still book in advance to ensure safety in the city.

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It's best to book in advance, so you can get a hotel with good value for money. When you get there, there will definitely be hotels, but the uncertainty is too great.

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If it's not a specific day, I usually book the day before! Sometimes the price displayed on the sign at the US hotel is cheaper than what you booked earlier!

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There are many hotels, but the prices vary.

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I like to do things with a plan.

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