Things To Do
If you will be staying the weekend in the area, here are some things to do:
Carmel River State Beach & Carmel Sunset Beach
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve: easy coastal trails with nice views
Carmel’s many small wineries with cozy tasting experiences
Downtown Carmel: cute downtown streets with boutique shops, galleries, and cafes
Refuge: silent day pass spa with pools, saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges, and hot tubs
Monterey Bay Aquarium: one of the world’s premier aquariums with many live demonstrations
Whale watching: humpbacks and blue whales can be spotted in August