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A wannabe Carmel resident

Carmel Point Lobos

I wrote about Carmel for Uptake this week from an “almost local’s perspective.”  My mom and dad have lived there for over twenty years, my husband and I were married in Carmel and I visit often.  I’m what you’d call a “wannabe” local.  Don’t get me wrong; I love my hometown in Contra Costa County, but someday I’d like to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea. 

Home to Clint Eastwood, Dorris Day and Betty White, this picturesque village is frequented by the newlywed and the nearly dead.  It’s a great place to visit with a special someone and with the cost and hassle associated with flying these days, Carmel is an ideal destination for the Bay Area roadtripper. 

 My favorite place to stay was the Cobblestone Inn, formerly owned by Four Sisters Inns.   (Has anyone stayed there since the changing of the guard in April of 2008? ) My new favorite restaurant is Volcano Grill and Mai Tai Bar, located in the more-often-than-not sunny Carmel Valley and owned by local restaurateur Billy Quon.  The outdoor fire pits are a hit with the locals, as are the Mai Tai’s.

I mention Volcano and a host of other things to  see and do in Carmel from a  local’s perspective over on the  UpTake blogUpTake, a new travel search engine, launched in May is quickly gaining a following.  From girlfriend getaways to pet-friendly travel, you can find everything you need to plan a vacation.  Stop on by.



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2 responses to “A wannabe Carmel resident”

  1. Alison says:

    Great information on Carmel. I drive through to Big Sur all the time, but have not explored Carmel at all(you don’t see much of it from HWY 1)….now I see that it has a TON to offer…..in beauty/restaurants/atmosphere/shopping/etc.!

  2. Nancy says:

    Hi Alison,
    I’m glad you enjoyed the Carmel article. There are new restaurants opening in and around Carmel all the time. I often hesitate to share the Carmel Valley sunshine secret, but what the heck, it’s nice to share the love I have for the gorgeous area.

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