Shayna & Eric
Things To Do
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Downtown Carmel has tons of shops, art galleries and tasting rooms to explore.
Carmel Belle
The best coffee shop in town. They also have juice and a full menu for breakfast and lunch. Located in Doud Craft Studios on San Carlos between Ocean and 7th, Across from the Wells Fargo Bank in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Carmel Coffee And Cocoa Bar
Another great cup of coffee in the morning or if you are in the mood for a bowl of ramen soup they make a great lunch too.
Carmel River Beach Trail
An easy trail system with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Carmel Point and Point Lobos. To get here, from Ocean Avenue in Carmel, simply drive south on Carmelo Street to the very end. Do not swim at Carmel River State Beach as the undertow is very dangerous.
Pfeiffer Beach
Take the Highway 1 down to Big Sur to take in the amazing views. This is the beach where you can see the famous and unique pink/purple sand.
Mission Ranch Hotel
The Restaurant at Mission Ranch is one of the most spectacular spots to dine on the Monterey Peninsula. The view is gorgeous: sheep grazing in our meadow, Santa Lucia Mountains in the near distance and Point Lobos with the Pacific Ocean's crashing waves.
17 Mile Scenic Drive
17-Mile Drive is one of the most famous scenic drives in the world. It passes through the gated community of Pebble Beach.
Pebble Beach
The best beaches on the west coast.
Mission Trail Park
A small (dog-friendly) canyon that runs from a point just east of downtown Carmel to the Carmel Mission. Lots of hiking trails minutes from downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea. To find it go to the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Junipero. Look for Mountain View Avenue, the street that goes up diagonally from the intersection. Take it a few blocks to the end. The park begins there with a footbridge. The southern entrance to the park is on Rio Road across from the Carmel Mission. There is another well-hidden entrance half-way between, but you'll never find it without being taken by the hand, so we won't bother giving directions.
Garland Ranch Regional Park
Dog-friendly Garland Ranch Regional Park in Carmel Valley is a popular spot for leisure hiking. Breathtaking views lie around every corner of this 4,462-acre park, with trails varying from easy to strenuous. Notable features at Garland Ranch Regional Park include the Carmel River, Garzas Creek, a redwood canyon and a charming waterfall.
Cannery Row
Cannery Row is the waterfront street in the New Monterey section of Monterey, California. It is the site of a number of now-defunct sardine canning factories. The last cannery closed in 1973. Great shopping and food.