ITINERARY
21 AUGUST 2026
WELCOME DINNER
6:30 IN THE EVENING
CARMEL VALLEY RANCH
VINEYARD CASUAL ATTIRE
SHUTTLES WILL DEPART LA PLAYA HOTEL AT 6:15 IN THE EVENING
22 AUGUST 2026
REHEARSAL DINNER
6:00 IN THE EVENING
LONE CYPRESS ROOM
THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH
DRESSY CASUAL ATTIRE ~ NO DENIM
SHUTTLES WILL DEPART LA PLAYA HOTEL AT 5:45 IN THE EVENING
23 AUGUST 2026
I DOs
GUEST ARRIVAL: 5:00 IN THE EVENING FOR WELCOME CHAMPAGNE AND COCKTAILS
CEREMONY: 5:30 IN THE EVENING
THE COURTYARD
LA PLAYA HOTEL
GARDEN FORMAL ATTIRE
THE CEREMONY WILL BE FOLLOWED BY HORS D'OEUVRES AND COCKTAILS IN THE UPPER COURTYARD BEFORE WE MOVE TO THE PACIFIC TERRACE FOR DRINKS AND DINNER OVERLOOKING THE BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC COAST AT SUNSET. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE THIS VIEW WITH YOU!
TRAVEL
FLIGHTS
MONTEREY REGIONAL AIRPORT - 5 MILES FROM CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 55 MILES FROM CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 80 MILES FROM CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
TRANSPORTATION
FROM MONTEREY REGIONAL AIRPORT - RIDE SHARES ARE EASILY AVAILABLE
FROM SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - WE RECOMMEND BOOKING TRANSPORTATION WITH AITS
FROM SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - WE RECOMMEND BOOKING TRANSPORTATION WITH AITS
TRANSPORTATION VIA SPRINTER VAN WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE WELCOME DINNER AND REHEARSAL DINNER
ACCOMMODATION
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME YOU TO LA PLAYA HOTEL
YOUR ROOM RESERVATION WILL BE LISTED UNDER YOUR NAME
FOR YOUR STAY
DINING
CARMEL VALLEY COFFEE ROASTERS
PERFECT FOR A MORNING CUP
DUTCH DOOR DONUTS
PASTRIES MADE FRESH TO ORDER
LA BICYCLETTE
RUSTIC FRENCH FARE FOR LUNCH AND DINNER, BE SURE TO MAKE A RESERVATION
A.W. SHUCKS
CASUAL COASTAL FARE
CARMEL BELLE
DINE IN OR TAKE AWAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
THE BENCH AT PEBBLE BEACH
GREAT FOOD AND DRINK WITH AN EVEN BETTER VIEW
ACTIVITIES
ENJOY OCEAN AVENUE
TAKE A STROLL IN THE HEART AND SOUL OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA. OCEAN AVENUE STRETCHES FROM THE TOWN’S MAIN ENTRANCE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE WHITE SANDS OF CARMEL BEACH. FIND SHOPS, GALLERIES, FINE DINING RESTAURANTS, COZY CAFÉS, AND BOUTIQUE HOTELS, ALL HOUSED IN STORYBOOK-STYLE ARCHITECTURE THAT GIVES THE TOWN ITS FAIRY-TALE CHARM.
WALK CARMEL BEACH
A TRIED AND TRUE CLASSIC, JUST TWO BLOCKS FROM LA PLAYA HOTEL
WINE TASTE IN CARMEL
CARACCIOLI CELLARS IS A FAVORITE
VISIT THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
EXPLORE UNDER THE SEA
DRIVE 17-MILE DRIVE
STOP AND PLAY THE SHORT COURSE AT HAY'S PLACE
QUESTIONS
WILL THERE BE CHILD CARE?
CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE EVENING OF THE WEDDING, BEGINNING AT 7:00.
SHOULD YOU LIKE TO ARRANGE CHILD CARE FOR ANOTHER EVENING AS WELL, WE ARE HAPPY TO PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION
WILL THERE BE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED?
THERE WILL BE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO THE WELCOME DINNER AND REHEARSAL DINNER
TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED FOR THE WEDDING, AS IT WILL BE HELD AT LA PLAYA HOTEL
TRANSPORTATION WILL BE SELF ARRANGED FOR AIRPORT TRANSFERS, AND ANY ADDITIONAL TRAVEL
ALL CAR SEATS SHOULD BE COMPATIBLE WITH SPRINTER VANS
WILL WE NEED A RENTAL CAR?
CARMEL IS INCREDIBLY WALKABLE, AND LA PLAYA HOTEL IS LOCATED JUST A COZY QUARTER-MILE FROM THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN.
BECAUSE WE ARE PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL EVENTS OUTSIDE OF CARMEL, A RENTAL CAR IS ENTIRELY OPTIONAL. YOU ONLY NEED TO RENT ONE IF YOU’D LIKE THE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF CARMEL ON YOUR OWN DURING THE DAY
IF YOU CHOOSE TO RENT A CAR, PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT LA PLAYA HOTEL AT A SMALL, FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE PARKING LOT. THERE IS ALSO PLENTY OF FREE, ON-STREET PARKING NEAR THE VENUE
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
FRIDAY: VINEYARD CASUAL ATTIRE
SATURDAY: DRESSY CASUAL ATTIRE ~ NO DENIM
SUNDAY: GARDEN FORMAL ATTIRE
HOW IS THE WEATHER IN CARMEL?
AUGUST BRINGS BEAUTIFUL, MILD COASTAL WEATHER TO CARMEL, WITH AVERAGE DAYTIME HIGHS AROUND 68°F TO 72°F AND COOL EVENINGS DROPPING TO AROUND 55°F.
YOU CAN EXPECT TYPICAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL PATTERNS: A FOGGY "MARINE LAYER" OFTEN BLANKETS CARMEL IN THE MORNINGS, CLEARING TO BEAUTIFUL, SUNNY SKIES BY THE AFTERNOON.
BECAUSE THE WEATHER CAN SHIFT QUICKLY WHEN THE OCEAN BREEZE OR SUNSETS HIT, PACKING VERSATILE LAYERS—LIKE A LIGHT JACKET OR SWEATER—IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
CAN I TAKE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS DURING THE CEREMONY?
WE WOULD LOVE FOR OUR GUESTS TO BE FULLY PRESENT IN THE MOMENT WITH US. WE ASK THAT OUR GUESTS SILENCE THEIR PHONES AND REFRAIN FROM PHOTOS AND VIDEOS DURING THE CEREMONY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TAKE ANY PHOTOS BEFORE AND/OR AFTER THE CEREMONY. THANK YOU!