Hofsas House has been an important part of the Carmel by The Sea community for six decades! This family owned boutique hotel is one of a kind! The hotel is built into the side of a hillside. From the street, it looks like a two story building. Once you go down the steep driveway to […]
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Carmel Wine Walk By The Sea
Do you enjoy wine tasting? There is a great way to do it in Carmel by The Sea. This quaint little coastal town is home to many tasting rooms. Everything is within easy walking distance. If you are staying in town, this means you can walk from your hotel and not have to figure out […]
Garrapata State Park Beach
Garrapata Beach is part of our California State Park system. It’s south of Carmel and north of Big Sur and the famous Bixby Bridge. The more I travel, the more I appreciate that land has been set aside for preservation and public enjoyment. Parking is free for the beach. The weekday that I visited, parking […]
Holman Ranch Vineyard Guest Rooms – Carmel Valley, California
Holman Ranch is not your ordinary hotel. This is a working vineyard, winery and event center in the gorgeous Carmel Valley. There are ten guest rooms on the property, but you can’t just book a single room for a night. Here’s how to stay at the Holman Ranch Guest Rooms: Book a wedding package that […]
The Monkey Tree Hotel in Palm Springs
When I first arrived at The Monkey Tree Hotel, I knew that this was exactly what I was looking for with this trip to Palm Springs. The mid-century modern hotel is one of a kind! The Monkey Tree Hotel was originally a swanky and private getaway for celebrities including Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz, Bob […]