Carmel-by-the-Sea

My happy place! 🩵 Before heading to the beach at Carmel-by-the-Sea, we highly recommend stopping by Bruno‘s Market to get custom sandwiches. They are amazing! There is no better place to enjoy a sea salt caramel by the sea than Carmel-by-the-Sea. This was my youngest son‘s idea, and we found the delicious caramels at Bruno‘s … Continue reading Carmel-by-the-Sea

One Day in Monterey, California

The day after Gilroy Gardens, we spent the day in Monterey. First things first - Breakfast at First Awakenings in Pacific Grove. If you’re anywhere near this restaurant you really should give it a try. It’s the best breakfast place - ever. Mine: raspberry, coconut, granola pancake - highly recommend! We drove to Carmel Beach … Continue reading One Day in Monterey, California

Marina Dunes RV Resort, California

At $139/night this is one of the most expensive RV resorts we’ve stayed at. But, to us, it’s so worth it! We absolutely love the Monterey Peninsula! It’s one of my favorite places on the planet. This RV Resort is run by Thousand Trails, so the price is high to entice people to buy a … Continue reading Marina Dunes RV Resort, California

Footprints

…it was then that I carried you…

MacKerricher State Park, California 2023

The northern California coastline is stunning. The weather is more temperate than some other locations, only changing about 10 degrees from the low temperature to the high temperature. Our November visit had temps in the 50s. We were a group of two families and we stayed at sites 93 & 94. The spaces to fit … Continue reading MacKerricher State Park, California 2023