I thought I could escape the cold and rainy weather in the Bay Area by taking a weekend vacation to Carmel, but I couldn’t avoid it. I had fun in Carmel, in spite of the rain. The beaches are so beautiful and it was nice being away form the city. I visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium and watched the penguins and sea otters during their feeding time. The next day I visited the Carmel Mission (Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo) which is a must see according to Tripadvisor. The Carmel Mission had the first library in California and was established in the early 1720’s before United States became a country. I’ve never been to Pebble Beach before, so I took my Lexus on 17 Mile Drive. It was very relaxing and had 22 view points of different historic landmarks. Here are some photos from my trip. Enjoy.
![Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-1-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-2.jpg?resize=600%2C399)
![Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-3.jpg?resize=550%2C826)
![Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-6.jpg?resize=550%2C826)
![Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-5.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-4.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![17 Mile Drive 17 Mile Drive](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/17-Mile-Drive-Stop.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Along 17 Mile Drive Along 17 Mile Drive](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Along-17-Mile-Drive.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Beautiful Beach Beautiful Beach](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Carmel-Beach.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Pebble Beach Rainbow Pebble Beach Rainbow](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Pebble-Beach-Rainbow.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Lone Cypress Lone Cypress](https://i0.wp.com/blog.peterfever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Lone-Cypress-17-Mile-Drive.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
How about Hawaii or Florida?
In two days?
Hey Peter I head down there a few times a year to get out of the bay area myself. I never get tired of it. Those are some amazing photos. Let me know next time your headded down there my buddie works at the lodge at Pebble beach I could set you up if you want with a great room.
I wish I knew that last weekend, I spent a fortune on the room I did get. My buddy stays at the lodge and he says it is awesome.
How about giving the Bahamas a visit?
I would love to go to the Bahamas, but it’s a little much for a weekend getaway 🙂
Awesome pictures! I love nature!
Any video? lol