Pebble Beach-Carmel

Sounds like an Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor, doesn't it? Actually it's just a title for a location on the mid-California coast that is stunning and beautiful. I only got to see it for a few short hours this past Friday, but my friend and I drove down to Monterey, Pebble Beach/17 mile drive and Carmel. It was a post-bar exam activity (for him) and we thought we'd take the day off and go explore a new area of California. I've always heard a lot about this section of the coast and how beautiful it is, and none of the tellings were in any way short of expectation. These first two pictures are just off of Spy Glass Hill, one of the famous courses in the Pebble Beach area.

One can easily see why being able to visit here (or golf here) would be an incredible experience. But alas, you are required to be either a resident/member or staying at one of the resorts to be allowed to actually dip your toe, if you will, in this pond of perfection.

This, so you all know, is my future house. My wife claims she doesn't "like it," meaning the architecture, but when she's watching the setting sun from the balcony of our $10,000,000 home while the maid brings us cheese and wine, she'll think differently. Trust me, she will.

And finally, I wanted to include a picture of the "lone sycamore" which has been the subject of many photographs, calendars and puzzles. This tree is said to be 250 years old and there is hope by the conservators that it will reach 300. It is said to be a testament to the hardiness of the species and that they can grow, and thrive, in unnatural environments.


It was a great sneak-peek of the area and I plan to take my wife back for a long weekend just as soon as possible. Nothing like being in one of the most beautiful spots on the coast with the most beautiful woman on the coast, now is there? :)