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August 24, 2019
Big Sur, CA
#LoAndJames

Lauren + James

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Some fun places to check out along the California coast!

Glen Oaks Big Sur

47080 California 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

Wedding ceremony location and where we'll all be staying for the weekend.

Big Sur Bakery

47540 California 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

For your coffee and pastry needs. Also the location for the Friday night welcome dinner.

Bixby Creek Bridge

California 1, Monterey, CA 93940

Great view of the sea and mountains from this vantage point.

Pfeiffer Beach

47199 Clear Ridge Road, Big Sur, CA 93920

Look for unique purple sand (from manganese garnet rocks) on the north end of the beach.

COAST Big Sur

49901 California 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

Art gallery, gift shop, and a cafe with a rooftop terrace.

Andrew Molera State Park

45500 California 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

Easy to challenging trail options for those who want to do a hike.

McWay Falls

Big Sur, CA 93920

An 80-foot-tall waterfall dropping to a beach on the Big Sur Coast in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Carmel River State Beach

26478 Carmelo Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

A 1-mile-long protected beach with a lagoon formed by the Carmel River.

Folktale Winery & Vineyards

8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

A 5 acre vineyard with 100% organically farmed wine, focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as the stars of the region's winemaking.

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

62 California 1, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views.

Cannery Row

Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Go for a stroll on Monterey's historic main street, which inspired John Steinbeck's book Cannery Row.

Fishermans Wharf

Fishermans Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940

Whale watching, sailing, and sea lion spotting!

Tidal Coffee

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Great coffee if you're in Monterey.

Revival Ice Cream

463 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA 93940

Downtown ice cream shop serving creative, locally influenced scoops & housemade toppings. Try the Bee's Knees!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

No visit to Santa Cruz is complete without a stroll along the boardwalk!

The Mystery Spot

465 Mystery Spot Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

You'll have to see it to believe it...

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