Drunk in California's Romance, Turning Life into a Fairytale ❤️

📍 This California highway has taken beauty to the next level. 🚗 Driving along California Highway 1 feels like flipping through a breathtaking nature album. If you only plan to make a few stops, you absolutely can’t miss this enchanting town. 😏 The Romantic Fairytale Town—Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea is a charming coastal town in California, famous for its stunning beaches 🏖️, rolling hills ⛰️, and Mediterranean-style architecture. Founded in 1851, Carmel is steeped in history, and its architecture is truly one-of-a-kind. The town is filled with Mediterranean-style buildings—think steep rooftops 🔝, intricate brickwork, and gorgeous gardens 🌇. Even the air here carries an artistic vibe. 😊 Carmel is beautiful, peaceful, and unique, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city 🏙️. Don’t miss it—let yourself get drunk in California’s romance and turn life into a fairytale! Early Start for the Most Scenic Coastal Drive Thanks to jet lag, we were all wide awake by 4 AM—me, Duoduo, and Dad, eyes as round as saucers by 5 AM. Determined to make the most of it, we decided to hit the road early and explore the most breathtaking stretch of Highway 1 with our little one. 🌴 🌿 We voted no more burgers for breakfast—today was a Starbucks morning, and even Duoduo gave it a try (verdict: delicious!). After packing up, we bid farewell to this picture-perfect town and headed north along the coast toward the most stunning section of Highway 1—17-Mile Drive. Located on the Monterey Peninsula, this stretch got its name from its 17 miles of jaw-dropping coastal scenery. 🌿 Soon, we spotted a series of elegant buildings ahead—a sign that we were approaching the private scenic route. At the entrance, a friendly security guard waved us in. After paying the fee, we received a map and guide, then slowly drove through the gates, passing luxury resorts and pristine golf courses along the way. 🌿 Before long, the road began winding along the rugged coastline, revealing one breathtaking view after another. One moment, we saw pristine white sand beaches, the next, dark rocky shores, and then suddenly, sheer cliffs plunging into the ocean. We kept stopping at scenic overlooks to take it all in. Standing on the wave-battered rocks, facing the vast Pacific, with the salt-kissed wind in our hair and the thunderous crash of waves in our ears—it was nature at its most awe-inspiring.With the sound of waves crashing against the rocks, we faced the sky and embraced the sea. 🌊 #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelGuide #USA #Restaurants #TravelWithKids #RoadTrip #MeaningOfTravel #Vacation#WhereToGoOnHoliday#1MinuteTravelPlanning#TravelBeyondChecklists #JustGo