You can’t visit Carmel without a drive down to Point Lobos to take in those spectacular views, it was on my 7 things to see in Carmel for a reason. I knew I wanted to spend a couple of hours there, so before heading out we stopped by 5th Avenue Deli in Carmel to put together an afternoon picnic for ourselves.
The Guy and I had a great time exploring the gorgeous grounds of the Point Lobos State Nature Reserve and took some of our new favourite couple-y pictures together. Framers. After walking around with our 5th Avenue Deli picnic lunch, we sat down on a bench and enjoyed the majestic views. The Guy said the scenery isn’t too different from our home province of Newfoundland, but I say it varies. The colours of the rocks, cliffs, dirt here in California are mesmerizing. I know that sounds silly, but I swear this place looks like a fairytale with the winding trees with their flat tops, and rocks protruding out of the water. Oh, and the sand — guys, the sand is unreal.
Disclaimer: We had a gift certificate given to us to use at 5th Avenue Deli. Opinions are my own.
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Oh I love the pictures. Very beautiful!
These photos are is SO beautiful, I’m so glad you got to stop by. It’s my favorite place ever.
GORGEOUS! I’m a little biased as I’m from California myself, but that is just beautiful.
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@Debi: We moved here in 2014 from Canada – so I’m loving it. Can’t get over the diverse views out here!
Nancy recently posted..Point Lobos, Carmel
@Nancy: Awesome, welcome to California! It’s amazing, so much to see and do!
Such a picturesque place!! Looks like you had a spectacular time! <3
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I love how your pictures tell the story. I have never been to California, but I can see it is beautiful.
@Alana @ihaveafutureandahope: One day you’ll have to make your way out here :)
Nancy recently posted..Point Lobos, Carmel
I’m absolutely trying to plan a little Carmel getaway for my husband and I soon, and we will put this on our list. Thanks! :) Great pictures, by the way.
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So pretty!
Point Lobos looks amazing! Nothing relaxes me more than beautiful views of water <3
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WOW! Those views and pictures are absolutely gorgeous! i can definitely see why that drive was on your “must do” list!
Oh that bright, colorful water! What a beautiful place!
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@Camille: The colour of the water was unreal. Mind you, I photoshopped that picture to make it stand out more, but it really is a beautiful green.
Nancy recently posted..Point Lobos, Carmel
This looks beautiful! I wish Wisconsin had more variety in it’s landscape.
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Gorgeous! My hubby would love it there! Well, we both would! What beautiful photos too!
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SO beautiful :) Thank you for sharing! Seems like the most perfect day!
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Your photos are gorgeous!
I love seeing these photos!! As I always say when you post them, I’m homesick! lol :) I feel very lucky being a Californian! :)
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@Amby Felix: and I love it when you comment! Tell me where else to go around here, hahahaha
Nancy recently posted..Point Lobos, Carmel
Oh my goodness, those photos are incredibly gorgeous. I am an East Coast girl who has never been to Cali, but clearly, I need to go!
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I just love the pictures. It’s such a beautiful place.
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I really need to go find this place, so beautiful.
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This is truly captivating! What can I say? SPECTACULAR. I wish somebody could take me here for a hike and treat me for a sumptuous meal afterwards.
This looks absolutely beautiful. I have a friend who moved to CA and she talks constantly about the beauty there. I hope to visit one day.
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What beautiful pictures, this is quickly making it’s way onto my must visit list!
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Oh my goodness that is such a beautiful place. So peaceful and fantastic.
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these pics make me desperately miss california…hoping to move back some day!
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wow so beautiful! i am definitely going here on our trip to carmel. :)
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That place is stunning, absolutely gorgeous (:
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Ahhhh I miss Cali sometimes! It’s been 15 years since I left, but your gorgeous photos brought back some great memories!
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Wow! That looks like one beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing!
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Oh wow the views are breath taking I could get used to this.
Such beautiful photos. I especially love the ones of your husband lookin’ out onto the water
Soooo gorgeous and it looks so relaxing.
Woah, these pictures are beautiful! I need to go there!
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These photos are gorgeous! Every time I see photos of California it makes me want to move there even more.
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All I can think to say is WOW! This is so beautiful.
Oh my those pictures are spectacular! I’d love to visit!
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What a gorgeous place!
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The water is absolutely beautiful!
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Gorgeous, gorgeous photos. Makes me so want to get in the car and drive up the SoCal coastline.
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