California

Land in San Francisco, 2-hour drive to Monterey & Big Sur

Wed 6/3 The package arrives to SFO. Pick A up at ~11am, drive either ~2.5 hrs (scenic Highway 1 south) or ~2 hrs (boring inland route) to Monterey Monterey Bay Aquarium (afternoon, ~2–5pm) Advised to check out the spa Refuge, but idk how we'd fit this anywhere Dinner in Monterey/Carmel Cultura (Carmel) — Oaxacan, mezcal, courtyard fireplace La Bicyclette (Carmel) — rustic French bistro, wood-fired Esteban (Monterey) — Spanish tapas, candlelit courtyard Lodging: Jabberwock Inn

Thu 6/4 Big Sur. There are a lot of parks. Andrew Molera State Park — long, rugged, expansive hike will take time but is worth it Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park — more inland redwood tree vibes Point Lobos State Reserve — small but apparently stellar ocean views Nepenthe is a big patio for bite/drink/burger Lodging: Jabberwock Inn

4-hour drive to Tomales Bay

Fri 6/5 Drive up to Nick's Cove. Mosey along the drive Pigeon Point Lighthouse Duarte's Tavern Muir Woods Point Reyes Station Dinner and oysters at Nick's on the water Lodging: Nick's Cove cottage

Sat 6/6 Point Reyes & Bodega Bay. Point Reyes National Seashore — Tomales Point, Chimney Rock, Drakes Beach, lighthouse Tomales Point Trail Abbotts Lagoon Bodega Bay Wherever shall we dine? Lodging: Nick's Cove cottage

2-hour drive back to San Francisco, fly home

Sun 6/7 Drive back to San Francisco, fly home. Delta DL396 — SFO 4:00pm → JFK 12:43am.

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