Carmel-by-the-Sea 2015

We actually scheduled our trip around the Herb Alpert & Lani Hall concert, which happened to be the yearly fund raising Gala  at the Sunset Center. We decided to "go for it" and purchase Gala tickets, which got us a black-tie dinner, then  preferred seating, then desert, port wine and hang out with Herb and Lani after the concert. It was better than expected.

Even though we designed this trip around the Sunset Center Gala, we did several activities from our Carmel Highlights list. We now visit the Carmel Hat Store 831-625-9510 every time to add to our hat collection. Walks on Carmel Beach are a must. We always see the Bagpiper at the Inn at Spanish Bay at sunset. Call to get the exact time 831-647-7500

We will include our "Carmel Highlights" in a download below. There are so many choices in Carmel, Pebble Beach and Monterey. Pick any price point and level of sophistication and you'll find it here. Our "regular" restaurants include Nico's and Dametra Cafe for dinner, and Friar Tucks for breakfast

Again, lots of choices and levels of difficulties. This time we played some par three golf at Pebble Beach. Also added a new item, Carmel Walks, which is a guided easy walk around Carmel Village. Even if you've visited a lot, you learn fascinating new history 831-223-4399

We don't feel like we need to build our trip around a local event in order for it to be memorable. We been here in May, June, July, August, October, November, December and January, and Carmel is always great!

You'll want check out the videos for sure, since we bought our Gala tickets early enough to be on the FIRST ROW. Remember, some of the photos have captions which you will see when you click on a photo.