Top Adventures in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Catch a Sunset at Carmel Beach
It’s a dream of mine to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea. You might recognize Carmel because Clint Eastwood was the mayor from 1986 to 1988. An idiosyncrasy you may not know about Carmel is the fact that there are no street addresses on any house in Ca...
Hike along the Carmel River Beach Trail
Known as "Ribera Beach" by locals, this stretch of land nestled between Carmel River State Beach and Monastery Beach is not to be missed! The trails are easy to get to and can be accessed by 4 locations. The first entrance is on Highway 1 at the B...
1 miles
100 ft gain
Surf Carmel River State Beach
Carmel State beach is located in Monterey county. It's your typical beach break with both lefts and rights. One thing that is super unique about Carmel is that the water is some of the clearest in all of California. Depending on the sandbars, t...
Hike to the Top of Inspiration Point
This magnificent trail was recently converted into part of the Monterey Regional Parks System. Walk through pastures of cows, through coast oaks, up a steep incline with vast views of Carmel Valley, Carmel and the Pacific Ocean up to the top where...
1.3 miles
850 ft gain
Explore Highway 1 from Carmel to Big Sur
Being from the Central Coast, every time I visit the area I like to do the same trip - Simply because it is amazing. The trip starts along 17 mile drive located in Carmel. From the road, you see the Central Coast icon, the Lone Cypress. Being one ...
Explore Point Lobos' Whalers Cove
Point Lobos is one of the hidden gems of the California coast. Located just off of Route 1 right after Monterey, Point Lobos is a state park on the coast. The cost to explore inside is ten dollars, but so worth it.As you explore, be sure to hike a...
Hike Point Lobos Natural Preserve
Point Lobos contains headlands, coves and rolling meadows, and its offshore area forms one of the richest underwater habitats in the world, popular with divers. Wildlife includes seals, sea lions, sea otters, migrating gray whales (from December t...
4 miles
400 ft gain
Hike the Earl Moser Trail
This trail is shared by hikers, dog walkers, and runners. The trail is accessible year round. The trail is located in Jacks Peak County Park.
This loop hike is perfect for families or hikers looking to squeeze in a quick hike, fun for all ages. I...
1.8 miles
400 ft gain
Sail on Monterey Bay
Few places along the California coast are perfectly suited for a day of sailing. While San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Long Beach, San Francisco, and Catalina Island offer sailing adventures, none of them offer wide open Pacific waters wit...
Relax at Spanish Bay
Spanish Bay is a beach with a view point at the southern tip. You can see waves crashing into rocks and the many different shades of blue. This is a great spot for anyone exploring 17 Mile Drive, as it is scenic and perfect for picnics. There i...
Scuba Dive Breakwater Cove
Located near Cannery Row, San Carlos Beach is home to Breakwater Cove. This is a great place for beginner scuba divers to practice their diving, get open water certified, and do their first ocean dives.
San Carlos Beach is home to a large colon...
Play Volleyball at Asilomar Conference Grounds
Asilomar translates to “refuge by the sea,” a phrase that accurately depicts the Asilomar Conference Grounds. The area started as a YWCA women’s empowerment camp in 1913 and
has since transitioned into a well-preserved state beach. It is located i...
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
New Listing! Ocean View Getaway W/ Beach Access
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Ocean View Gem With Patio & Grill Walk To Beach
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Del Monte Forest, California
Palatial All Suite Pebble Beach Ocean View Estate
• TurnKey photo-verifies this home is professionally cleaned with products approved by the EPA for use against COVID-19. •An extraordinary coastal vacation awaits at this beautiful 4BR/4.5BA Pebble...From $446/night
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Del Monte Forest, California
Posh Home With Lush Courtyard & Outdoor Fireplace
• TurnKey photo-verifies this home is professionally cleaned with products approved by the EPA for use against COVID-19. •Located within a half a mile to the coast, this beautifully detailed 3BR/2....From $654/night
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Pacific Grove, California
Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds
RoomsIn keeping with its rest and reflection traditions, the guest rooms at Asilomar are simple and beautiful—and most importantly free of modern-day distractions such as telephones and televisions...From $176/night
