If you like the beach, you will love Carmel Beach. About a 20 minute drive from Carmel Valley Village, depending on time of day/traffic.
Our absolute favorite place to hike, aside from our beloved Santa Lucia Preserve. From easy to hard, there is a hike for you in the beautiful 4462-acre park.
There are several tasting rooms in Carmel Valley Village, with some of Wendy's favorites being Cowgirl Winery, Bernardus and Boekenoogen.
The world renowned non profit is a leader in ocean conservation and education. If you have the time, this is something not to be missed when on the Peninsula. Give yourself a good four hours here.
Shopping, dining, whale watching...the wharf is the epitome of all things Monterey