California Part 2

The second Part of our California trip started by driving through San Fransisco.  Although we have both been here a couple of times (to visit The Lee's) we wanted to hit up one of our favorite bargain stores and drive down Lombard Street. 

Next stop Monterrey, California.  We didn't stay here for long...just long enough to walk around the pier and have lunch.

We then drove to Carmel, California and went through 17 mile drive where you can see huge waves, beautiful scenery, sea animals, The Lone Cypress, and several (apparently incredible) golf courses.

Ryan enjoyed walking out on Pebble Beach Golf Course.

After driving for a while we were happy to reach Carmel, California.  This is a very small and quaint town...would definitely go back and stay longer.  After shopping and walking around downtown we went to dinner at Toast in Carmel Valley.  Although it does not rain a lot in the Valley they get these huge clouds and fog and we got to see some "roll in" while we ate mussels and french fries outside.  The clouds are kind of magical.

The next morning we stopped at Big Sur to have breakfast.  I have to say this is the best view to wake up to...

We stopped at Cafe Kevah in Big Sur for breakfast.  Ryan said his Eggs Benedict with blue crab and avocado was the best breakfast he has ever had!  I could eat here everyday and still not get sick of the view.  The seating was all outside and overlooking the cliffs and ocean...truly some of Gods best work.  This was one of our favorite days on our trip!

If it is lunch/dinner time you can go upstairs and eat at Nepenthe...they are known for having great burgers.  Next up more of our drive down the coast and several towns in Southern California!