Day 13: Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea

We spontaneously decided to stay one more day in Monterey and continue driving on Highway #1 tomorrow.

Arriving at the Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, we first inspected the pirate ship that can be seen from a distance :)

The replica of a trading ship is open for visitors.

Afterwards, we rented a sporty two-seater and explored the beach promenade.

In the afternoon, we explored the prettiest and most expensive place on the entire west coast, Carmel-by-the-Sea. Clint Eastwood was the mayor here for a long time :)

It's a whole different world... mega mansions, mega cars (Tesla Model S and BMW i8 are highly popular), and a super beautiful place. The residents, with their typically groomed giant poodles, were bustling around the numerous wine tasting venues.