Carmel-by-the-Sea.

NATURE

  • Point Lobos State National Reserve: heaven on earth. It’s not a hike, but it’s a beautiful walk along the cliffs.

  • Whale watching with Princess Monterey Whale Watching

FOOD

  • Brunch @ From Scratch

    • French toast, eggs benedict, and huevos rancheros are the highlights!

  • Happy hour drinks @ Starlight 65 Rooftop Lounge

    • Fire pits and string lights make for a very nice ambience

  • Dinner @ Dametra Cafe, one of my favorite restaurants of all time.

    • Food is always on point. Get the gyros plate, greek salad, and baklava. 

    • Live music and some dancing in the evening (they made my mom go dance with them along with other guests and it was hilarious and amazing)

    • Service is consistently really good

    • Call (831) 622-7766 to make reservations

(Starlight 65 Rooftop Lounge. From Monterey Food Tours website)

(Starlight 65 Rooftop Lounge. From Monterey Food Tours website)

(Staff performs live music. From Dametra Cafe’s website)

(Staff performs live music. From Dametra Cafe’s website)

SPA

(from Refuge Spa’s website)

(from Refuge Spa’s website)

  • Refuge Spa: co-ed outdoor spa surrounded by nature. They use this system called the “Refuge Thermal Cycle” which is when you:

    • “Heat up” in the sauna or eucalyptus infused steam room

    • “Cool down” in an ice cold pool

    • “Relax” in the hot tubs, by the fire pits, and relaxation rooms

    • Repeat until you’re zen’d tf out :)

(from Spas of America’s website)

(from Spas of America’s website)

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