We were so lucky to get away over Labor day to Pebble Beach. Ben has family friends with a home on the golf course - it far exceeded my wildest dreams. Right on the 14th fairway, and with views of the tenth and twelfth, we hardly wanted to leave the house.
Ben and the golf enthusiasts in the house were excited about the Champion's Tour Pro-Am that was on the course that weekend. I felt dumb, not being able to recognize any faces... let alone from 50 yards away... (I'm just starting to recognize the names and faces of the PGA tour, give a girl a break). But I will give myself credit for spotting Clint Eastwood from afar... point Lauren. The back of the house sits literally on the 16th tee - so close you could get hit with a swing by standing there. Needless to say Ben had a wonderful time watching his favorite senior players.
I fell in love with the scenery and the little town of Carmel-by-the-sea. Just adjacent to the Pebble Beach resort - this ten block-square village is filled with local boutiques, bakeries, art galleries, antique shops and mini hotels. Darling! Very crowded while we were there, but so fun to walk around all day and tons of beautiful things to see.
The most picturesque view I saw was at Spanish Bay, another golf course nearby. If heaven has golf courses, they look like Spanish Bay. We had dinner at the grille there on our last night in town, and I ordered the BEST salad I've ever eaten. We finished just in time for the sunset which was just as amazing as the salad. If I ever get back to Carmel - I will be camped out at Spanish Bay.
Here are some photos from the weekend.
the backyard
Day trip to the wharf
Ben's sister Sara with new baby Drake (I love this musher, you've never met a happier baby)
10th fairway
the famed "Lone Cypress"
Topping the charts for 'greatest nights of my life' @ Spanish Bay
