2) Carmel-by-the-Sea
The Carriage House is a luxury boutique inn located on the Monterey Peninsula along the Central Coast. This French country style retreat features plush romantic rooms with feather beds and fireplaces. Most rooms include a jetted tub for two and window seats to take in the views. Free evening wine and appetizers are offered in the grand library. A short drive north brings you to Pacific Grove, home of the nesting Monarch Butterfly sanctuary. Carmel-by-the-Sea offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean on the Scenic Bluff Path. A 7-minute walk brings you to the heart of Carmel Village. Fairytale cottages, numerous art galleries, and amazing culinary delights adorn the small village-like center. It’s also home to the historic Carmel Mission Basilica Church. Registered as a national landmark, visitors are usually awestruck by is catenary ceiling and 5-foot-thick walls.
