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A Slow Weekend in Paso Robles
Two and a half hours from Carmel, no flight, no schedule: a two-night itinerary built around one wine road, two historic inns, and the art of moving slowly.

Two and a half hours from Carmel, no flight, no schedule: a two-night itinerary built around one wine road, two historic inns, and the art of moving slowly.

For the first time in nearly three years, the full Big Sur run is open. Ninety-five miles, one full day: the classic coast drive from Carmel to Cambria, finally whole again.

The 20 best things to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea — beaches, galleries, wine tasting, hikes, and insider tips from a local. Updated for 2026.

The complete local’s guide to 17-Mile Drive: entrance fees, best stops, insider tips, and what most tourists miss on Pebble Beach’s legendary coastal route.