Haley & Eric
Things To Do
Gardener Ranch
Our home base for the wedding weekend!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Founded in 1907, it is California's oldest surviving amusement park and the location of Haley's 21st birthday celebration. You're never too old for the Giant Dipper, a roller coaster featured on the National Register of Historic Places!
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Located at the ocean's edge, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is your window to marine life. It's home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants.
Carmel Valley Wineries
Most of Carmel Valley's wine tasting rooms are located just a short stroll from each other, allowing visitors to take a Carmel Valley wine tour on foot.
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
From mid-December through mid-April, one can see gray whales, dolphins and occasionally killer whales migrating.
Point Lobos
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is outstanding for sightseeing, photography, painting, nature study, picnicking, SCUBA diving, and jogging. There are rare plant communities, endangered archeological sites, unique geological formations, and incredibly rich flora and fauna of both land and sea.
Garland Ranch Waterfall Trail
Garland Ranch Waterfall Trail is a 2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Carmel Valley Village, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate.
Big Sur
Big Sur has been called the "longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the contiguous United States." Explore tall redwoods and oceanic residents including sea otters, sea lions, seals and migrating whales from the beaches.
Garlic World
Spoil your breath for the entirety of the weekend by taking a pit stop at Garlic World on your way to the wedding festivities.