Accessible by a short flight but an even more beautiful and rewarding drive along the rocky coast, Carmel is the jewel of California’s Central Coast. Fog shrouded mountains, rocky coastlines and secluded beaches set the backdrop.  Once there, the world famous 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach has stunning natural beauty as well as exquisite mansions and some of the world’s top golf courses. Along the way you will find the emblematic Lone Cypress, windswept beaches and even sea otters.

The Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club has whatever you need to make your Carmel experience unforgettable—luxurious rooms, world-class cuisine and a wide range of activities. The resort was designed to make the most of the area’s natural beauty; the luxurious guest rooms offer the ultimate in comfort and are graced by spectacular panoramic vistas. Championship golf set on 850 glorious acres and a leisurely, pampering spa complete the resort.

Casanova Restaurant is by far, the most romantic restaurant in Carmel. A home that was remodeled into a restaurant in 1977 kept all the character and flavor of the original and added the warm touches of a French country farm house. The prix fixe menu features a variety of French and Italian cuisine and is updated daily based on the availability of local fresh products. A hand dug world class wine cellar with 30,000 bottles lies beneath your feet. Carmelites, distinguished guests, celebrities and world travelers have become regular visitors to this landmark.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the nation’s largest aquariums featuring impressive exhibits, immersive habitats and interactive displays. Located inside what was once a cannery, the aquarium goes to great lengths to present the local California ocean terrain, flora and fauna in realistic environments. Twenty-three major indoor and outdoor exhibits await you. The most spectacular are the Kelp Forest, a 66-foot high tank replicating what is just off the California coast, to the Outer Bay million-gallon tank. The lighting and design of the exhibits makes you feel as if you are sharing the deep sea canyons with these fish, sharks and rays miles out to sea and hundreds of feet down. A truly amazing experience!

With all of the natural beauty, luxurious galleries and world class activities, Carmel is a unique and unforgettable ESCAPADITA.