Carpeted with soft-white sand, Carmel Beach is on the bucket list of beach-lovers everywhere. A stroll in either direction is rewarded with a rare treat. To the south is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home and at the northern end are the storied Pebble Beach Golf Links, home to the AT&T Pro-Am and the U.S. Open. For those who prefer to view the ocean from their car, a cruise down Scenic Road is just the ticket.

Parking at Carmel Beach can be scarce, especially on busy weekends. It's a short walk from town, so you might consider leaving your car at the hotel. If that's not a possibility, consider parking a block up from Scenic Road on San Antonio Avenue.

With almost 20 wine tasting rooms in Carmel nestled within one square mile, a walkable wine tasting experience is the perfect way to sip and stroll your way through an afternoon. Most feature the wines of the highly-rated Monterey County appellations, a region with micro-climates that support a wide range of varietals.

Download the free Carmel-by-the-Sea Wine Walk mobile guide, which takes you on a walkable wine tasting journey to discover exclusive experiences at wine tasting rooms throughout Carmel-by-the-Sea.

17-Mile Drive takes you on a leisurely driver's seat tour of some of the world's most scenic natural treasures. This road winds its way through pristine Del Monte Forest and quietly luxurious Pebble Beach — and their incomparable beauty spots, world-ranked golf courses, dream homes, restaurants, and world-class shops. The 17-Mile Drive is a 15 minute car ride from the wedding venue, La Playa Hotel.

Named in honor of the legendary John Steinbeck novel about Monterey's once-bustling sardine industry, Cannery Row offers more than 25 restaurants, numerous shops, and luxury hotels that line its colorful, historic oceanside streets. Cannery Row is a 20 minute car ride from the wedding venue.

From sea otters to seaweeds, the Monterey Bay Aquarium's unique oceanfront location and timeless galleries bring the wonders of the ocean to life for our visitors. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a 20 minute car ride from the wedding venue and is located within Cannery Row.