Comments on: Carmel Revealed: A Local’s Perspective

By: ED Hardy

ED Hardy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:25:39 +0000

Wow-the Sofitel is a really nice hotel. I’m surprised it’s pet friendly, but good to know. It’s right across the street from a really nice mall (Beverly Center) and they have a great brunch and night club downstairs.

By: Kapitea Ridge, Hokitika, New Zealand lodging review

Kapitea Ridge, Hokitika, New Zealand lodging review — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:06:13 +0000

[...] Scenic drive. West coast. Luxury boutique hotel. We’re talking about Santa Barbara or Monterey, California. Right? Wrong. Kapitea Ridge, Hokitika, New Zealand [...]

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:56:25 +0000

As a high school kid, we used to call up Los Laureles Lodge in CV in the summer to get the weather report – then all pile into a car to hit the valley for sunshine…good times!

By: Romantic Tickle Pink Inn, in Carmel, California

Romantic Tickle Pink Inn, in Carmel, California — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:38:41 +0000

[...] from when driving Carmel’s coastal highway one. Guests can head south to Big Sur, into Carmel for some shopping and dining or venture to Carmel Valley for wine tasting, hiking and more dining [...]

By: Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel

Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:02:57 +0000

[...] for amenities. You come here for unparalleled views of the rugged, windswept coastline, to watch gray whales migrate in winter or to imagine Prohibition-era rum-runners sailing up the coast to the Moss Beach [...]

By: Betsy Husband

Betsy Husband — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:12:48 +0000

Carmel has its own micro-climate with a Mediterranean flavor. It’s one of the few places in the world where you’ll find men in dress suits and ladies in dresses and heels on the beach catching the sunset. Why not? It’s just steps away from the business district!

By: DesertMama

DesertMama — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:13:50 +0000

I love Carmel! My husband and I honeymooned there (stayed at Highlands Inn) and every year we long to back. After reading this I really really really want to go back soon.

Beth Blair

By: Katherine

Katherine — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:03:08 +0000

This part of CA is my FAVORITE area in the country, I think. I’ve visited Point Lobos Reserve many times and it’s a really different place at various times of the year. I’ve seen seals birthing with baby pups, walked up to within 30 feet of a black tailed deer, enjoyed barking sea lions, playful otters, and a variety of sea and land birds. The views are just some of the best around. The rocks and their various colors and patterns at Weston Beach (inside Pt. Lobos) are amazing. The tide pools there are awesome to explore. I learned to take a lunch with me there, or leave and come back that same day. A day is hardly enough to see it all.

Highlands Inn has special brunches in the big, lodge room there (the one with all the local, awesome B&W photographs & the ocean views). Hands down the Aquarium in Monterey is the best I’ve ever visited. The jellyfish exhibits alone are worth the price of admission.

Great info. Nancy. Thanks for adding this to the blog, Alison. I hope you interview someone on Big Sur as well. katherine

By: Marsha Takeda-Morrison

Marsha Takeda-Morrison — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:50:50 +0000

I love this part of California. We went on a Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur trip a couple of years ago, and my two daughters always talk about staying in the Big Sur lodge, even though our heater was broken and we ended up eating Cup o Noodle in our room for dinner.

We hope to visit Carmel this summer, as some friends just bought a house in Cambria. I’ll definitely keep your suggestions in mind!

By: Cathy C

Cathy C — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:41:42 +0000

Carmel is truely one of the most beautiful places. The sunsets are breathtaking. If you have the cash I would suggest the Highlands Inn or Ticke Pink Lodge both have rooms with incredible views. If you feel like taking a little drive go to Big Sur to Nepenthe for drinks and the worlds best burger..Point lobos for a picnic is great and of course the 17 Mile drive is a wonderful afternoon. Katy’s really does have the best breakfast in town. Hogs Breath has great beers / drinks and for a romantic dinner Pacific Edge at the Highlands inn at sunset is to die for… Happy travels. Best time of year to go is Sept – December as far as the least amount of fog…

Cheers
Cathy
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