Jaclyn & Matt
Things To Do
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
This is a great place for rides, games, shops, and food. There's a nice beach and even a pier that is full of restaurants and pretty views of the Pacific Ocean.
Capitola
Capitola is one of those nice little towns that you will remember for a long time. There are tons of nice little restaurants and boutique shops. There is also a nice beach that lots of colorful homes just off the side. This is a place where you may want to get a picture or two!
Cannery Row
Lots of shops, restaurants, and hotels to walk in and out of with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Don't miss the Sea Lions outside of the aquarium by the water.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
This aquarium hosts 35,000 animals with over two million gallons of water!
17-Mile Drive
17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.
Sunset Point Overlook
While on 17-mile Drive, check out Sunset Point Overlook. This is right next to where we got engaged! Once out at the water, look to your right (north) to see the 17th green on Cypress Point Golf Course where Jackie said yes!
Vesuvio Restaurant
This is one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Carmel. The clam appetizers are yummy! There's also a nice rooftop bar with heaters if you want to stay warm.
Big Sur
The drive along Highway 1 has been described as "one of the best drives on Earth". Check out Bixby Creek Bridge, or any number of beaches, hikes, and forests along the coast.