Beautiful Carmel California

by Jen
(Turlock, CA)

Carmel Lagoon

Last summer my family took a weedend vacation to Carmel, California. At the time, my son was just over 1 year old.

The city of Carmel has been reported as being a little "snooty"; at least this was part of many warnings I received from friends before we left for the trip. However, when we arrived, those warnings couldn't have been more incorrect. The weather was perfect (just below 80) and enjoying the salty ocean air is always a blessing.

We spent time walking the streets where many shop owners welcomed us(even with a fussy baby). I was so happy to be welcome in restaurants and treated like "normal" people.

There really is a lot to do there. You can walk on the beach, shop, eat and even the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a short drive away. We stopped there on our way home and had a great time there too!

Not only was this a great trip for myself, husband and baby; my parents, brother, grandma, aunt and uncle were there too. It was great to be able to share a relaxing vacation with all of the family and not have to worry about stressing anyone out!