After passing through Paso Robles, we headed north to Carmel and Big Sur. Carmel itself is a sleepy/touristy town. You’ll find tons of art galleries, real estate offices, and nice restaurants. So, that means you’ll find a lot of people walking around with a lot of money – typically ones with more “experience”. 🙂
Big Sur is to the south – if you ever go to Carmel, definitely take a drive down the 1 for the beautiful views. We love the area and got engaged near Carmel at Point Lobos State Park almost 3 years ago.
Here we are at Passionfish in Pacific Grove (north of Carmel) on my 33rd birthday. It’s one of our favorite restaurants in the area, featuring sustainable seafood dishes, and a modest 1.5x mark-up on wine, a portion of which is donated to a fund for saving bluefin tuna. Definitely a must-try if you are in the area.
Next up, we visit the Bay area to catch up with some old friends and decadent dining experiences.