17 mile drive through Pacific Grove, Monterey, Pebble Beach and Carmel

Visit where John Steinbeck was born and raised.

Best clam chowder and calamari in the world.

Whale watching excursions.

Great hiking trails.

50 Minute / 43 mile drive from Monterey.

Big Sur area in general.

Famous purple sand.

Restaurant where Play Misty For Me featuring Clint Eastwood was filmed.

Great shopping and restaurants.

Outdoor mall.

Rent Kayaks, bikes, tours, lessons, etc.

OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING LIGHTHOUSE ON THE WEST COAST.

The Carmel Mission Basilica is the second of the Alta (Upper) California Spanish Missions. It was originally founded on the shores of Monterey in 1770. Soon after its founding the Mission was moved by Francian Father Junipero Serra to its current location near the ocean mouth of the Carmel River in 1771.

Stunning views.

Short and flat hiking trails.

Great wine and area to spend the day with games and other activities.

Robert Louis Stevenson stayed in Monterey for around a year at a critical part of his career. His life and times are represented in the building.

Beautiful beach.

Wine Tasting.

Advanced hiking.