Carmel Valley Trips

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Top rated Carmel Valley Trips

Didn't get to see Clint :) | May 28 90'

by ILoveNY a female from New York, on vacation in Carmel Valley

"You might never get to your destination if you stopped at every scenic view as each one is more beautiful than the next!"

After leaving Monterey we headed out again through Carmel. We drove the "17-mile Drive" which was beautiful and is where the famous "lone cyp... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Carmel Valley

Wildlife Adventures at a State Park By the Sea | Mar 26 07'

by little haxby a 27 year old female from Boston, on vacation in Big Sur

"They watched me, the mother perhaps preparing her bulk for the violent dance if I came too close"

After my drive partway up the coast, I stopped at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, hoping my interagency pass would grant me a discount. It didn't. Bu... Continue reading »
Coast Line and Oysters | Oct 07 05'

by Wanderer a 31 year old female from Manama, on vacation in Monterey

"Oysters and Rocks"

The drive up the coast was incredible! It reminded me of driving through Costa Rica, where every turn brought a view more spectacular than the las... Continue reading »
Napa Valley, San Jose, Big Sur | Oct 30 06'

by Longcats a 32 year old male traveling as a couple from Stuttgart, on vacation in Big Sur

"...24 hours in the nude, under the stars, the hot sun, in pools of untreated, oxygen filtered water, flowing directly from the earth's belly"

After climbing out of the 1300 year-old redwood trees, Arina and Seumas drilled the locals of Calistoga for where they could find REAL, straight-ou... Continue reading »
Big Sur Coast - Days 47 and 48 | Sep 30 07'

by Dove and Josh a 30 year old female traveling as a couple from Rochester, on vacation in Big Sur

So down the coast we went. And what a drive it was. Wow. If you've never done the Big Sur drive, it's a must. Our first sto... Continue reading »
Highway 1..Monterey Bay | Jun 30 07'

by Mark & Ciara a 28 year old male traveling as a couple from Dublin, on vacation in Monterey

"theres a great thai place about 5 mins outside town if your passing through. D'ont though"

We began our roadtrip proper on highway 1 after we left Santa Cruz. highway 1 really is the only road to take if you are thinking of heading down t... Continue reading »
trip to Big Sur | Sep 02 06'

by sassymonix a 26 year old female from Manila, on vacation in Big Sur

My first day in the US of A, we went on a day trip to Big Sur. The traffic was horrible since it was a long weekend (labor day weekend i think) but... Continue reading »
...Tyler | Jul 11 07'

by krup32 a male traveling as a couple from Syracuse, on vacation in Watsonville

"We then drove down the coast the next day on HIGHWAY 1 to take in all there is to see of the Pacific slamming into the North American continents's west end."

So Meg and I ended up leaving the most beautiful place in America...Yosemite. Before we left, we stopped at Glacier Point which happened have a ver... Continue reading »
Hiking to the Hot Springs | Jul 14 06'

by Jenica a 35 year old female traveling as a couple from San Francisco, on vacation in Big Sur

Big Sur overwhelms you, even if you just take a day hike to climb the ridges, cross the creeks, discover the foggy ocean views. Being able to camp... Continue reading »
The Monterey Bay Aquarium | Jul 12 06'

by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in Monterey

"Surprisingly my favorite display section was the Jellyfish area - can you believe that?"

Today we spent the day in Monterey and visited the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. I knew we'd enjoy it, but it was even better than I had ever... Continue reading »
From Morro Bay to Monterey | Jun 11 06'

by Kvans a 38 year old female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Monterey

Lars & I had a great trip up the coast from Morro Bay to Monterey. We went along the Highway 1 the entire time. We arrived in the a... Continue reading »