Monterey-Carmel-Big Sur - My California Travels

Lovers Point beach cove at Monterey Bay trail. A white sandy beach cove with a rocky shore and blue water

Top 19 Things to do in Monterey and Carmel

Scenic view of Bixby Bridge along the rugged coastline of Big Sur, California, with the Pacific Ocean in the background.

My visit to the iconic Bixby Bridge in Big Sur

McWay Falls cascading onto a sandy beach, framed by cliffs and lush greenery in Big Sur

My visit to the Iconic McWay Falls in Big Sur

Scenic view of Bixby Bridge along the rugged coastline of Big Sur, California, with the Pacific Ocean in the background.

Scenic Big Sur Drive: Must-do Stops and Attractions from my visit!

Ocean Ave street in Carmel-by-the-Sea. View of a line of cute shops with flower planters and a sidewalk.

My Carmel-by-the-sea Itinerary for the perfect weekend

A busy street with cars and stores on both sides and a bridge that says Cannery Row Company

My Perfect Monterey Itinerary for 1 to 2 days

Lone Cypress tree at 17 mile drive - a single cyrpess tree on an ocean bluff surrounded by ocean and greenery

Scenic 17-Mile Drive at Pebble Beach (near Monterey)

China Cove at Point Lobos State Park. White sandy beach cove surrounded by green ocean bluffs and aqua blue ocean water

An amazing day hiking at Point Lobos State Natural Preserve