Carmel Beach

For the past couple of years, Sarah, my best friend from college, and I have planned a girls trip in the winter months to escape the seasonal depression of Denver and Chicago. It's one of my favorite weekends of the year filled with self-care, shopping, fresh air, and copious cups of tea. We intentionally plan this weekend to have little to no plan so we can be more present. There's no better place to unwind than along the California Coast. Everything in this guide has been tried and vetted by yours truly! As always, I'm happy to help you plan a custom itinerary for your trip to Big Sur! Just reach out to me directly (:

This idyllic coastal town is one of my favorite California weekend getaways for scenic vistas and European charm. My curated list shares the best of the coast and countryside with my handpicked favorites in Carmel-by-the-sea and Carmel Valley. The only guide you’ll ever need for all of your future trips to Carmel in a mobile-friendly, easy to use format. Unlock it for access to: 🛌 Places to stay (luxury and boutique hotels, airbnbs) 🍽 Places to eat (casual and upscale dining) 🌊Things to do (beach, nature, wellness, wineries, shopping) 🚗 Day Trips 🌸 Future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of California! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Cali for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!