Start your weekend by dining al fresco at this adorable french bistro. The vegetarian galette was delicious. Coffee, just OK.
Truly incomparable views. Enjoy lunch outside on the lower patio- you're more protected from the wind. I hear the cheese bread is amazing but didn't try it myself.
Play Michael Kiwanuka's. Old Little Heart and cruise over the bridge pretending to be Reese Witherspoon.
Carmel is lacking a truly great coffee shop- but this one does the trick if you're AirBnB doesn't have a ChemEx. Try their treats including the blueberry scone and coconut bar.
Take your coffee from Carmel Valley Roasting co to go and walk down Ocean Avenue, admire the beautiful flowers and quaint inns- and prepare yourself for the beauty of the shoreline.
The perfect family friendly day trip: Point Lobos offers numerous trails- including the one to Whaler's Cove where you're most likely to spot seals which is relatively flat and short.
After you've worked up an appetite at Point Lobos, Order take out sandwiches and salads- and even a turmeric latte from Carmel Belle
After the bag pipes have concluded at Spanish Bag, head over to The Lodge for a sunset cocktail.
Serving up verve coffee- the espresso bar section of Crema boasts minimal wait and minimal seating. Enjoy a pastry (or six) to-go and bring them to enjoy at Perkin's Park
Even when the flowers aren't in full bloom there is a great path to walk along the beach with your coffee from Crema
Large tap list and even bigger pretzel - good opportunity to carbo load before hitting the Dennis the Menace park
Tire out the little ones in your crew before you hit the road. My favorite- a hedge labyrinth !
