Mike and Carissa
Things To Do
17 17 Mile Dr
Even county singer talk about driving down the 1 in California.
The Crown & Anchor
This is where we will be having our reception. Mike and I love the chicken curry here!! Even if you get just french fries and chicken strips GET A SIDE OF CURRY for dipping.
Carmel Beach
This beach is dog friendly and one of our first dates. Great place to end your walk through Carmel or even just take a walk along the beach.
Folktale Winery & Vineyards
Great place for wine tasting, fire pits, live music, adult size games, etc.
Crema
We go to Crema all the time. Non-Fat Fog Breaker is the BEST! Chile Verde, Mike loves the Papas Poblanos, they are known for the Chicken and Waffle dish. We have loved everything from there!
Fieldwork Brewing Company
We love this place! We take Jiggy sit by the fire pit and enjoy that weeks sour beer. This place doesn't have food so you can bring in whatever you like and grab a beer.
Baja Cantina & Grill
We love the Mexican food out at Baja as well as the bartender Jake. If you go in tell him we said Hello!
A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar
Mike and Destiny introduced me to this places forever ago. Mike and I love the raw and oyster Rockefeller! Brandy the bartender makes the best Raspberry Lemon Drop!
The Inn at Spanish Bay
We love to go here to sit by the fire pits, have a drink, listen to the bag pipes and watch the sunset. Best to get here round 4 to hear the bag pipes.
The Bench
Our favorite view as well as favorite place to celebrate! If you drive down 17 mile have this be a stop for lunch, drink, or dinner. You won't regret it!
Whaling Station Steakhouse
Best scallop potatoes and pavlova! We may have gone to the Whaling staton just for the scallop potatoes before.
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
This is walking distance from the Aquarium and all of Cannery Row. Please make sure to say hi to Merman Jesus before checking in at the host stand. EPIC view from there patio!
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
This is a gorgeous hike!! I told Mike I love him for the first time on this hike. Love is in the air.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
One of my besties runs the restaurant in the Aquarium. It is the one thing you have to take your kids to do! Penelope loved it!!
Garland Ranch Regional Park
Hiking that does allow dogs
Rising Star Gymnastics Training Center
We have never been but we have been told it is a great place for kids.
Dennis The Menace Playground
Great park to take the kids and let them run around.