What to shoot in Carmel CA and environs? In early November, my wife and I will be spending a week in Carmel and will have a car. I make it a point to get out and shoot at dawn each day...

JonMilton Loc: Princeton NJ

In early November, my wife and I will be spending a week in Carmel and will have a car. I make it a point to get out and shoot at dawn each day and I try to make time to shoot at dusk as well. I know that this is one of the most scenic areas on the continent, so I need help in picking areas/sights to shoot. Thanks in advance for your input.

Jon

ShooterOR

JonMilton wrote:

In early November, my wife and I will be spending a week in Carmel and will have a car. I make it a point to get out and shoot at dawn each day and I try to make time to shoot at dusk as well. I know that this is one of the most scenic areas on the continent, so I need help in picking areas/sights to shoot. Thanks in advance for your input.

Jon

There's a beautiful scenic drive along 101 that I did on my honeymoon about a billion years ago (well 32 in Sept)

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

I love Monterey, just a few miles away:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterey,_California
http://www.seemonterey.com
http://www.canneryrow.com

The coast views and city architecture are both worth photographing, not to mention the fabulous aquarium & cannery row. Take a whale watching cruise. You will love Point Lobos State Reserve.

So much to do & see! Can I carry your camera gear?

ShooterOR

Nikonian72 wrote:

I love Monterey, just a few miles away:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterey,_California
http://www.seemonterey.com
http://www.canneryrow.com

The coast views and city architecture are both worth photographing, not to mention the fabulous aquarium & cannery row. Take a whale watching cruise. You will love Point Lobos State Reserve.

So much to do & see!

Absolutely. Totally spaced Cannery Row and the acquarium.

Lupine Loc: SF Bay Area

Head south to Big Sur. ;)

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Big Sur country: http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/history.html

Millismote Loc: Massachusetts

JonMilton wrote:

In early November, my wife and I will be spending a week in Carmel and will have a car. I make it a point to get out and shoot at dawn each day and I try to make time to shoot at dusk as well. I know that this is one of the most scenic areas on the continent, so I need help in picking areas/sights to shoot. Thanks in advance for your input.

Jon

Be sure to stop at the Spanish mission (Junípero Serra) near Carmel

Hando Rei Loc: Long Island New York

Agree with many comments...there is so much to see there. If you can go to San Simeon and visit Hearst`s Castle. I loved the coast and Big Sur. All depends on what you want to shoot. carmel also has a beautiful beach with opportunities to shoot very many lovely ladies who in my time had no objection being photographed...Good luck !

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

JonMilton wrote:

In early November, my wife and I will be spending a week in Carmel and will have a car. I make it a point to get out and shoot at dawn each day and I try to make time to shoot at dusk as well. I know that this is one of the most scenic areas on the continent, so I need help in picking areas/sights to shoot. Thanks in advance for your input.

Jon

CA hwy 1 all the way down to Big sur

rhyde Loc: Little Rock, AR

Pebble Beach

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

Hando Rei wrote:

Agree with many comments...there is so much to see there. If you can go to San Simeon and visit Hearst`s Castle. I loved the coast and Big Sur. All depends on what you want to shoot. carmel also has a beautiful beach with opportunities to shoot very many lovely ladies who in my time had no objection being photographed...Good luck !

Nice hike out to ragged point at San Simeon

Ragged point

bcanepa

Definitely go to Point Lobos State Park. :)

gledor42 Loc: Folsom California

17 mile dr. to Monterey and the Fisherman's Wharf. The Marina. Butterfly park of Pacific Grove. Victorian homes!
Happy shooting!

bmazz Loc: Vail, CO

A picture is worth a thousand words -

Take the drive south on 101 and have lunch in Cambra and do not miss the aquarium in Monterey - get there 15 minutes before it opens

bmazz Loc: Vail, CO

Photos didn't attach - sorry

Big Sur Coast

Leafy Sea Dragon

Mediterranean Jellyfish

A comb Spotted Jellyfish

Another spotted Jellyfish