Halloween Weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea
This past weekend we drove up to Carmel, CA to spend the weekend with my parents at their vacation house. Β Carmel is the cutest town and has a Halloween parade every year where kids, dogs, and even some adults dress up and march down Ocean Ave., the main street that’s filled with shops and restaurants. Β Locals and tourists gather to watch and cheer and I love the small-town community feel. Β We just don’t get that here in LA. Β Our halloween weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea was just what we needed to get away recharge.
On Friday, we picked Will up from school a little early and got on the road. Β After a quick stop in Santa Barbara and shockingly no nap for Will, we made it to Carmel around 5pm. Β We unloaded the car and walked over to my favorite restaurant in town, Little Napoli, which is conveniently located just a couple blocks away from my parents’ house. Β I’ve been going there for years and never stray from my same order: eggplant parmesan. Β SO. Β GOOD.
The next day, we walked over to the coffee shop and brought breakfast back to the house. Β Then we headed out to the parade (Will dressed as Corduroy the bear,) went back to the house to rest, and then went down to the beach. Β The morning was nice and sunny but by the time we got to the beach, it was pretty chilly. Β Will didn’t love the cold but I sure did! Β It was a nice break from the summery weather that we’ve been having in LA.
On Sunday we headed to The Monterey Bay Aquarium with my dad. Β Monterey is a quick 10 minute drive away and the aquarium is such a great place to visit for both kids and adults. Β Will loved the sharks and the “Dory fish” in particular. Β I loved the jellyfish and sea otters π
We got back to the house in time for a quick lunch and to pack up the car and get on the road home. Β Luckily Will napped this time, watched two of his favorite movies (Frozen and Toy Story,) we made a brief stop in Santa Barbara and were home by 7pm. Β Will woke up the next day immediately asking to go back so I’d say our Halloween weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea was a success π
