Things To Do

17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach

Go for one of the most scenic drives in the country along the iconic Pebble Beach golf course! A must-do for anyone's first time to the Monterey Peninsula

Carmel Beach

The crown jewel of Carmel-by-the-Sea...pristine white sand beaches and crystal blue water - also one of our favorites because it's dog-friendly!

Refuge Spa

Incredibly relaxing outdoor spa with full sauna, steam room, thermal and ice pools that also offers massages! Sierra went here with her mom for Mother's Day :)

Run the Waterfront Scenic Walkway

Fabulous running trail right along the beach taking you straight through the most stunning homes in the area

Bixby Bridge

Take a drive down highway 1 along the Pacific Ocean to what is arguably the most iconic landmark in all of Big Sur! If you don't have time to go on your own for a photo op, don't worry...the buses for the wedding will take you right over it :)

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Celebrate the Wine Harvest at a Vineyard

September is the heart of wine harvest season along the Central Coast! There will be wine tasting events all over town, and many vineyards will host events as well, like the "Harvest in the Vineyard" festival hosted by McIntyre Vineyards each year!

Carmel Mission Basilica & Museum

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Take the 20-30 min hike to China Cove for views of its sparkling jade green waters which are home to harbor seals! Heads up - not pup friendly!

Garrapata State Park

Stunning spot for a short sunset hike to catch the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean!

Pfeiffer Beach

For those looking to take a little bit longer drive down highway 1, heading south for just under 1 hour will land you at the iconic Pfeiffer Beach for you to see Keyhole Arch! One of the most coveted photos for west coast photographers like Sierra :)

McWay Falls

McWay Falls is neck and neck with the Bixby Bridge for most photographed landmark of Big Sur for good reason - the natural river runoff flows from the rock formations out of a waterfall into the Pacific Ocean! (~1 hour drive from Carmel-by-the-Sea)