I can’t find any good photos of Baja Cantina so you are going to have to trust me. When you are in a place as gorgeous as Carmel, you want to sit outside and enjoy the view, even if it is the endless green farmland rather than the ocean that you are admiring. This casual [...]
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
April 18, 2011
Just returned from a mother-daughter trip to Carmel, California and the aquarium in Monterey was pretty spectacular. Its cool architecture and gorgeous location, right on the water, doesn’t hurt. After checking out the exhibits we had a lovely lunch overlooking the sea. Definitely worth a trip with the kiddos if you are on a Northern [...]
Mundaka – Carmel
July 27, 2010
I love summertime, when my friends are all sending me tips from enviable locales across the globe. This restaurant is a favorite of my friend Lisa, who heads to Carmel every summer to enjoy the beach AND wear sweatshirts at the same time. Mundaka is a Spanish tapas restaurant built and decorated with reclaimed and [...]
Casanova – The Most Romantic Restaurant in Carmel
June 10, 2010
Is there anything about Carmel that isn’t romantic? Casanova is especially lovely, with delicious “rustic yet elegant” cuisine inspired by the small inns of France and Italy. The outdoor heated patio is probably the most popular place to dine here, but the restaurant also has several cozy indoor rooms, including one which holds Van Gogh’s [...]
Sunset Drinks at Mission Ranch – Carmel
May 30, 2010
Lucky for me I have a best friend who lives in Carmel, so over the years I’ve experienced all the best places with the help of the ideal local tour guide. One of the most relaxing and romantic things to do is enjoy sunset drinks at Mission Ranch, a 31-room historic inn owned by Clint [...]
