Duncan

The local's local.

Pacific Grove, CA, USA
From $30.00/Hour
About me
Hello! First of all, thanks for checking out my profile. I am a fourth-generation citizen of Carmel who's great-grandfather was the first elected Mayor of nearby Pacific Grove--suffice to say, I know Carmel and the rest of the Monterey Peninsula like few others. As far as personality goes, I am what I call "quietly gregarious", and by that I mean friendly, very much a people-person but definitely not the cheer-leader type.

In my free time I "work" as an artist & sculptor, and my artwork has been shown and/or sold at various venues including the Westbrook Modern galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Minna Annex of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, to name a few. I also dabble in residential real estate, so I am well-versed in the local housing market.
My Offer
There simply is no substitute for local knowledge! Born in Carmel-by-the-Sea, raised in small-town Pacific Grove and living now in Carmel Valley, I have worked as a shop assistant at the Pebble Beach Golf Links, sold fine-art in Carmel-by-the-Sea and worked in the scuba diving trade on Cannery Row, among others. I can show you things as disparate as the secret "back-door" passages of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey's little known sea-glass beach and the best (seasonal) hiking trails of Big Sur. I can take you to Clint Eastwood's wonderful restaurant on the Carmel River Lagoon (and no, it's not the Hog's Breath), introduce you to some of the best wine tasting rooms in Carmel Valley and give you a private guided tour of both the world-famous 17 Mile Drive and the very best of the Carmel art galleries. I can even arrange a classic vintage car for you to drive for a few hours or a few days while you're here, as well as recommend the best restaurants, hotels and even day-trips. So contact me any time to discuss your Monterey Peninsula bucket-list--I'd love to hear from you!
Specialties
Gallery
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Rate
$30.00 Per Hour
Reviews
City really come alive by Todd

Loved this experience! Duncan was fun and knowledgeable. It was a great way to see the city and learn about things to do beyond the landmarks. We had spent time in Monterey before, but having a guide makes the city really come alive.

Very knowledgeable by Jesse

The entire experience was great! Duncan was very knowledgeable of each area we went to, even areas that were not planned beforehand. He was very engaging and funny.

Knowledgeable was impressive by Samuel

Duncan picked us up from the Hotel and it was entertaining, fun and educational from that point forward. We enjoyed spending the day with him and his level of knowledge was impressive. I only wish that we had extra time to spend with him and see the rest of Monterey. Highly recommended.

Loved our host by Jean

Had a lot of fun hanging out together. We loved our host and still keep in contact today. Definitely a great value. Ask for Duncan, he knows it all!

We had a blast by Meghan

We had a blast. Our host picked us up in his car and drove us around the city. We didn’t have an exact plan, but ended up seeing some amazing places and doing some incredible shopping. A great way to have fun and get off the beaten path.

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