...except Monterey, California. I don't know what the deal is out here but there are very few places that accept credit cards. I don't understand why restaurants, coffee shops, and bookstores wouldn't want to accept credit cards. I would estimate that 70% of all restaurants, coffee shops, and bookstores don't accept credit cards. They only accept cash and checks. Granted, most of these are locally owned...but still! This is particularly true for the charming city of Carmel located a mere 9 miles from where I live. Although with Carmel it makes more sense because the city is illogical...there are no house numbers so why should they accept credit cards? At least Carmel is consistent with their illogical ways. As for Monterey... I have no excuse for this city.
