Fun
and useful
information about California's
most beautiful community.
"In
six
days God created the heavens and the Earth. On
the seventh He made the Monterey
Peninsula."
The
Monterey Peninsula Toy Box is the brainchild of Mr.
Toy, a native of Carmel. He is currently residing somewhere
nearby.
We think he's in Seaside, but nobody is really sure. Anyway, he
welcomes his local neighbors along
with those of you who are just passing through.
Mr. Toy loves
the Monterey Peninsula very much and he's here to share some of his
insights, tidbits of
knowledge, and have a little fun. Here and there Mr. Toy will also
express some of his humble opinions. Please do not be alarmed. You are
feel free to adopt or dismiss them as you see fit.
Every effort
is
made to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate and up
to date, but sometimes things change and it may take a little time
before Mr. Toy catches on. But don't let that worry you. Most of what
you find here has withstood the test of time and tyrants.
So please
take a
moment to browse through the menu below and see what appeals. You're
bound to find a few surprises along the way. If you ever
get lost, just click on any cypress tree and we'll bring you in.
If
you'd like,
you may write to Mr.
Toy himself. He'll even
write back.
Mr. Toy's Monterey Peninsula Photo Gallery Hosted by Shutterfly
View slide shows, browse at leisure, and take some home if you like.
Archival quality prints, suitable for framing, are available.
Monterey
in the Movies
A comprehensive guide to 187 major motion pictures made in our
home town.
You may purchase
many of these movies in the Toy Box Store
The
Del Monte Club Car
Mr. Toy likes to play with toy trains, but he prefers to ride the big
ones!
Here's the latest word on plans to bring them back to Monterey and
Salinas.