We Heart CenCal! part 2

After a good hard look at the map, I decided that our trip was more of a CenCal trip than NoCal. What do you think?


On Day #2, we woke up in Monterey, CA in our Cannery Row Hotel that we loved!


We spent the morning at the awesome aquarium:



Someone's excited about the otters!


My favorite was the jellyfish!!




The reef tank:


No! That's not Ariel - it's me!


In the afternoon we drove around the Monterey Peninsula through Pebble Beach and down to (our future residence) Carmel.



On the 17-Mile drive through the Pebble Beach community - it was incredible!:




I wish I had taken more pics in Carmel - the cottages are to die for and you know how I love me a good cottage!!

We landed at The Flying Fish for dinner and wow! It was such a great unique restaurant - probably our favorite of the trip. We felt like locals and decided we'll eat there often once we move there.


You have to be sure to go if you are ever in the area - it's kind of a hole in the wall!

After Monterey, we spent one quick night in San Francisco - we were there less than 24 hours so we opted to get a general overview of the city by driving through Golden Gate Park, past the Wharf, Ghiradelli Square, etc. with promises to come back when we have more time to spend there.

Don't miss the hoodie-turned-scarf on Adam and the Golden Gate bridge in the background!


Our favorite San Fran stop - the Ferry Building marketplace:


Finally, after San Francisco, we headed inland to Lake Tahoe, our final destination! It was breathtaking as we anticipated! Beach, water, mountains, trees, jet skis, cute little villages - it was awesome! We were there to work (see photoblog) but we loved just walking around and getting to spend a little time getting to know the area - we can't wait to go back when we are just there to play!



We had such a great trip! It's been a while since we've been on a good road trip and I loved getting to spend a few days away with Adam and see more of our great state! We heart CenCal!