Mission Ranch & City Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

After a visit to the Monterey Aquarium (HIGHLY recommended), I found myself needed some sights, drinks, and food. Luckily, local helpers got me back to this place below. I also very much recommend Mission Ranch for views, their patio, their service, and even an overnight (they have modest rooms/cabins available). I'm already planning to head back here for riding and an overnight, soon.

Dinner starts at 5pm, but you can get a cocktail starting at 4pm...

They have sheep out there!!!

Wow, stuffed pork chop, with bacon and chorizo. Wow.

The greenery here is some of the nicest and most lush I've seen in all of NorCal so far. Walking the grounds before or after dinner is a nice way to see much of it up close.

After hitting the Ranch, you're close enough to the public beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea, so why not hit this too?! It's a no-brainer.

Man, if you're even close to this area, visit.