The Jabberwock - A Bed & Breakfast Inn

WELCOME TO JABBERWOCK INN in Monterey, California. Set in a half-acre of gardens,this Craftsman-style bed and breakfast inn provides a fabulous view of Monterey Bay with its famous barking seals.

When you're ready to settle in for the evening, you'll find huge Victorian beds complete with lace-edged sheets and goose-down comforters. Three rooms include Jacuzzi tubs for two.

In the late afternoon, wine, hors d'oeuvres and aperitifs are served on an enclosed sun porch. After dinner, guests are tucked into bed with homemade cookies and milk.

The Jabberwock B&B Inn is only five short blocks above Cannery Row (made famous by author John Steinbeck). Visit Cannery Row, The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Fisherman's Wharf and Point Lobos / Big Sur from our Monterey, CA B&B accommodation!

The Monterey / Pacific Grove recreation trail, just four blocks down the hill, offers an extraordinary walking, jogging, and biking path. Perhaps you will want to go to Fisherman's Wharf or the Historic Adobes. In any case, as you meander, enjoy the beautiful Monterey Bay and historic Monterey, California.

We welcome elopements and small weddings ... in our picturesque gardens and warmly appointed living room. (photos)

In town for a conference or convention? Consider Jabberwock Inn as your special place to stay. Ask for our midweek special.

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Featured in San Francisco Chronicle, Sunset Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Sacramento Bee, San Francisco Examiner, Los Angeles Times, Country Inns, San Francisco Chronicle, Diablo, Elmer Dill's KABC-Los Angeles TV. And has been reviews in the NY Times, 2009.

WELCOME TO JABBERWOCK INN! Our Monterey Bed and Breakfast Inn was named after the Lewis Carroll poem from his famous book, "Through the Looking Glass." The ambiance of our seven room inn is light-hearted, warmly comfortable, and decidedly upscale.

We enjoy meeting and caring for our local to international guests. Many come for romance, others are in town for conferences or business meetings, some come as a group for a family reunion ... many return often to re-experience the beautiful blend of elegance and innocence that is woven into every aspect of Jabberwock Inn!

We look forward to meeting you and making your stay a magical adventure ...
John Hickey & Dawn Perez
 

BREAKFAST
Please join us each morning for a freshly prepared, elegantly presented breakfast. The full breakfast is made up of such delectables as Snarkleberry Flumptious, Phantasmagoria, or another wondrous fulsome treat.

EVENING HORS D'OEUVRES
Every evening at 5 o'clock our ringing bell beckons you to enjoy tantalizing hors d'oeuvres, sherry, wine and other beverages on the enclosed sun porch overlooking Monterey Bay and our estate gardens.

SNACKS
Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate drinks are available on the Sun Porch throughout the day and night. You will also find an array of nibbles. And guests are tucked into bed with fresh baked cookies and milk!

WEDDINGS: Jabberwock Inn is a beautiful setting for an elopement or wedding and reception. Contact innkeeper Dawn Perez to discuss your special day: 831.372.4777!

GARDENS: Jabberwock Inn is nestled on a half-acre of colorful gardens and waterfalls, plus our new Bocce Ball Court. You will delight in the visual banquet that will greet you upon arrival at this Monterey Bed and Breakfast Inn!

HISTORY

This Craftsman-style home was built in 1911 for Eva & Wilber George.

In 1937 the Widow George gave the property to the Victory Mission Sisters who held Catechism classes for all of the Catholic youngsters in New Monterey.

In 1972 the convent was sold to a private party who then leased it to several different religious groups for use as a popular retreat over the next nine years.

In 1981 Barbara and Jim Allen purchased the home and converted it into a bed and breakfast, one of the first on the Monterey Peninsula. Jim Allen, a former volunteer with the Los Angeles School District, fell in love with the Lewis Carroll tales while working with the children. He brought "Alice's story" to life at Jabberwock Inn. (click to read more about the Lewis Carroll poem)

The inn changed hands in 1996, when it was purchased by Joan and John Kiliany. They owned and personally operated the inn until they sold it to the present owners/operators, John Hickey and Dawn Perez in August 2007.

The scenic Monterey Peninsula offers a wealth of fun and fascinating activities to fill your days - and nights while visiting the Jabberwock Inn. Below you will find ideas and links to help you plan your stay. We are here to help you with reservations, maps and any other details that will make your time with us ... the best that it can possibly be!

ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE

The Jabberwock Bed and Breakfast is only four blocks above Monterey Bay, famous Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (We have Aquarium tickets for sale - 2 days for the price of one = cash price is $29.95 each, credit card purchase additional $1.)

It's a 20 minute walk to Fisherman's Wharf, the Monterey Conference Center and the historic adobes in Monterey.

Other attractions, that make the Monterey Peninsula popular the world over, include nearby Carmel and the 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach.

Adventures by the Sea is Monterey Bay’s premiere recreational activities destination as well as the most unique special event venue in the area. Whether it’s by land, by sea or by party, have a memorable visit to the Monterey Peninsula.

Wondrous Point Lobos State Park is just 15 minutes away, at the gateway to the fabulous Big Sur Coast.

The Big Sur coast drive begins just 15 minutes away on Highway 1 South.

There are over 30 World-Class Golf courses on the Monterey Peninsula.

The Steinbeck Center, located in Salinas, is a 30 minute drive.

Hearst Castle is an easy day trip, a beautiful 2 1/2 hour drive along the Big Sur Coast.

TRIP PLANNER

Monterey Fisherman's Wharf: Fisherman's Wharf is situated on the pristine Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, in the heart of downtown Monterey, CA. Visit their website to find out about dining, shopping and more. View live web cams of the wharf.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: All you need to know to plan your aquarium visit, including hour, prices, maps, online tickets and more! Also available live web cams from various areas of the aquarium.

Monterey: The magnificent Monterey Peninsula has been called the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky, and is recognized as an ideal vacation and business destination. This beautiful seaside community combines all the charm of small town America with an endless variety of recreational and cultural activities.

Cannery Row: One of America's most famous streets, it was popularized by Nobel and Pulitzer award winning author, John Steinbeck. Here, hardworking whalers, fishermen, cannery owners and workers struggled to enhance their lives and build a thriving industry.

Monterey Peninsula & Pebble Beach Golf: Just mentioning the Monterey Peninsula conjures up images of golf on some of the most prestigious and challenging courses in the world. Each major city has several courses, making tee times easy to get for the most part.

Monterey Sailing: The coast of central California is famed for its rugged beauty and fair climate. To experience this part of the sea from the helm of a sailboat is pure joy. Being at one with the ocean swell and the sea breeze on a sailboat without the noise and pollution of an engine offers a quiet, serene way to enjoy the natural magnificence of Monterey Bay. The clean, clear, cool, blue waters of Monterey Bay are a treat for all. Come and enjoy it with us!

Monterey Wines: According to the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association it is our unparalleled scenic elements ... warm sun, cool fog, ancient soils which are the essential components of the winegrower's art. From the steep slopes of Carmel Valley to the rolling hills of Salinas Valley, Monterey stands alone in crafting wines of exceptional flavor, character, and balance. Sample the magic that is Monterey at over 25 tasting rooms while enjoying the winemakers' and The Jabberwock hospitality, both as famous as the Monterey vintages you will enjoy.

FROM THE SOUTH
Take Highway 1 to 68 West: Pacific Grove / Pebble Beach. Follow it 3 miles through the forest to Prescott (Safeway is on left), make a right and come down the hill to Pine St., (the first stop sign). Turn right for one block to Hoffman, make a left and come down the hill to Laine Street.

FROM THE NORTH
Going South on Highway 1, take the "Del Monte Ave / Pacific Grove" exit (Exit 402B). Travel west along the shore line and Fisherman's Wharf, following signs to "The Aquarium". Once thru the tunnel, stay in right lane and follow the right fork in the road at Foam Street. The 4th stop-light on Foam is Hoffman Street. Turn left and go up the hill 3 blocks. We are on the left hand corner of Laine and Hoffman. You will see an ivy fence around the property.