Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel-by-the-Sea (often simply
called Carmel) is known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history. This
quaint amalgamation of art galleries, boutiques, hotels, shops, fine restaurants
and whimsically styled homes evokes a storybook ambiance that can be appreciated
by romantics of all ages. Carmel-by-the-Sea is in an area permeated by Native
American, Spanish, Mexican and American history. Europeans first settled in
Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1771, when Father Junipero Serra established the Carmel
Mission. Carmel-by-the-Sea's rugged coastline, featuring both sandy
beaches and rocky, cypress-covered outcroppings, has provided inspiration for
artists of every stripe.
The First Day ...
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
We arrived in Carmel at about noon for a nice
Japanese lunch. Carmel is a small village full of charming courtyards
and secret passageways. I pre-selected a few
more famous courtyards as the connecting dots on the Google map when we
randomly walked around this small town. We ended at a wine tasting
room to enjoy a long relax break in a quiet courtyard.
- Sanctuary Beach
Resort, Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort is located on a sandy beach about 15 miles north
of Carmel. It's a nice weekend getaway with a romantic setting on the
beach. Although the weather was far from ideal, it did get a few
minutes of golden light before the sun set below the horizon.
The Second Day ...
- Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina
- Salinas Airshow
The real purpose of this weekend trip was to go to the airshow at
Salinas (~ 20 minutes away). It was a small airport without too many
display on the ground, but it did have a special lineup for air performance
including both F-35A and
F-35C in the same airshow.
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