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La Playa Hotel
Carmel River Inn
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La Playa Hotel completed a $20 million
renovation in fall 2023, touching all 75 guest
rooms at this historic Carmel property. The
spacious Carmel Suite ($1,379 per night) will
delight the most discerning traveler.
Turn yourself over to the creativity of
Executive Chef-Director Justin Cogley and
savor the changing tasting menu ($265 per
person) at the Michelin-starred Aubergine.
Add a reserve wine pairing for $250.
Check out fi ne-art masterpieces at the
Weston Gallery and Photography West. An
original 1945 Ansel Adams portrait of Edward
Weston taken at Carmel Highlands will set you
back $15,000 at Photography West.
Pamper yourself at Carmel Valley Ranch's
Spa Aiyana with the 80-minute Organic Fruit
Enzyme facial ($348), the 80-minute Shea
Butter Body Wrap ($354), and the 80-minute
Mind Wellness mental detox ($505).
The Sunset Cultural Center's renovated
Gothic-style auditorium draws a diverse lineup
of top musicians. Performers have included
Jackson Browne and Melissa Etheridge,
whose prime seats go for $125.
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The studio cottages with kitchenettes and
fi replaces at the Carmel River Inn ($179/night)
let you play house in a forested setting near
downtown. Don't need a kitchen? Then go for a
motel-style room (from $135/night).
Line up with the locals for an oakwood-grilled tritip
sandwich ($13.99) at no-frills Bruno's Market
& Deli, a Carmel favorite since 1953. Build your
own sandwich on a choice of seven breads or
take your pick of grab-and-go salads and wraps.
Test your own photography skills at the local
locations where Adams and Weston worked,
locations wher
including Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
($10 per car), white-sand Carmel Beach
(free), and the Carmel Mission ($13).
including Point Lobos St
Get recentered by forest bathing beneath the
Monterey pines and coast live oaks at Carmel's
free Mission Trail Nature Preserve. The Japanese
tradition known as shinrin-yoku encourages an
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tradition known as shinrinSip
a cocktail while listening to talented vocalists
and jazz groups in the intimate setting of Terry's
Lounge at the Cypress Inn. The lounge (no cover
charge) honors Terry Melcher, a celebrated record
producer and son of onetime inn owner Doris Day.
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