Marianna's Guidebook
Hiking
This is a fairly gentle but beautiful hike with a couple of options.
I-Andrew Molera State Park
45500 CA-1Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdJulia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
52801 CA-1Garrapata State Park
34500 CA-1Palo Corona Regional Park
California 1Easy hike but spectacular views. Can be very crowed on the weekends so go early or late.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Easy hike but spectacular views. Can be very crowed on the weekends so go early or late.
Sightseeing
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Fairly easy hike but spectacular!
Fishermans Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StI-Aquarium ye-Monterey Bay
886 Cannery Row17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveYes, you can drive but biking (even rented ebikes) are fun.
Winery
Great wine, food and often live music.
Great winery with fantastic food and often music.
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Folktale Winery & Vineyards
8940 Carmel Valley RdGreat winery with fantastic food and often music.
Food scene
Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley RdFlying Fish Grill
7th AvenueMission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StJeffrey's Grill & Catering
112 Mid Vly CtrWagon Wheel Restaurant
7156 Carmel Valley RdOriginally owned by Doris Day, this downtown Carmel hotel, bar and restaurant offers great food and drinks. Also VERY pet friendly!
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Cypress Inn
Originally owned by Doris Day, this downtown Carmel hotel, bar and restaurant offers great food and drinks. Also VERY pet friendly!
Cultura Comida y Bebida
Katy's Place
Mission StreetGreat breakfast!
Rio Grill
Crossroads BoulevardVesuvio Restaurant
Junipero StreetNepenthe
48510 CA-1My favorite place for lunch or early dinner in Big Sur.
Another of my favorite places in Big Sur. August through October, try to grab an Adirondack chair to sit in the river.
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Restaurant at River Inn Big Sur
46800 CA-1Another of my favorite places in Big Sur. August through October, try to grab an Adirondack chair to sit in the river.
The Spa at Bernardus Lodge
415 W Carmel Valley RdExcellent Food!
Great laid back place. Fun to sit outside or in the bar. Super casual.
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Los Laureles Lodge
313 W Carmel Valley RdGreat laid back place. Fun to sit outside or in the bar. Super casual.
Bar
Throw back to another time with locals.
Running Iron
24 E Carmel Valley RdBeautiful bar and super fun to eat at the bar for a single or a couple.
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The Spa at Bernardus Lodge
415 W Carmel Valley RdBeautiful bar and super fun to eat at the bar for a single or a couple.
Horseback riding
Pebble Beach Equestrian Center
3300 Portola RdGolfing
Great golf course open to member and the public. Kept in immaculate condition.
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Quail Lodge & Golf Club
8205 Valley Greens DrGreat golf course open to member and the public. Kept in immaculate condition.