Things To Do
Where to Grab a Cocktail
Terry's Lounge Located at the Cypress Inn, sit outside and enjoy a cocktail and an app while listening to music in the California sunshine. Fun fact, Cypress Inn was previously co-owned by Hollywood actress Doris Day! Brophy's Tavern For a nice Pint, drop into Brophy's Scheid Vineyard's Tasting Room We LOVE this spot - try some local Carmel Valley wines! Il Fornaio Perfect spot for happy hour! We love a glass of wine and an app on their outdoor patio
Places to Grub
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. Stop here in the morning for a coffee and a pastry! Katy's Place Ours's (and Jim Nantz's) favorite breakfast spot here! Please note, it is Cash Only! Dutch Door Donuts Spencer here...I LOVE donuts...and uh these are FANTASTIC. Stationæry A great place to grab brunch or a few light bites! Casanova One of Bridget and I's favorite spots! The menu is both French and Italian, and the food is amazing! The restaurant is a bit on the more upscale side, but if you're planning to spend an extended amount of time in Carmel and want a nice dinner, this is your place! La Bicyclette We've never actually eaten here because we could never get a table...supposedly it's fantastic!
Places to Explore
The 17 Mile Drive If you are renting a car, we highly recommend taking this Iconic drive which spans 17 miles of stunning coast line. Bixby Creek Bridge Again, if you have a rental car, this bridge is iconic and the view from it is absolutely beautiful! Point Lobos Natural Reserve If you're interested in some sightseeing and/or hiking, Point Lobos is a must see. The park is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm year round. You can either drive in at a cost of $10/vehicle or take an Uber and walk in for free.