The trip was wonderful, aside from having an unpleasant JetBlue experience (did I mention the lost baggage with all of our shoes, belts, pocketbooks, etc.?). We loved San Francisco and the Four Seasons, and were questioning our allocation of vacation days to Carmel while we were there. Wonderful, intimate city, beautiful in its own right, with Sausalito, Berkeley, etc. all close by. Restaurant scene as compelling as anything in NYC--Slanted Door, Quince, and particularly Chez Panisse were highlights. All food lovers must turn and face Berkeley just before sitting down to dinner. And a visit to this town to see the university and Scharfen Berger's chocolate factory is very worthwhile. Then we got to Carmel. Fell in love, wished we had allocated less time in San Fran--we want to retire there someday. Pacific Highlands Inn has great bones--spectacular view of the coast line, stunning main building. Service, fit and finish can't compare to Four Seasons or Ritz Carlton, but more than adequate. Concierge services were a very bright spot--personal and spot-on. Restaurants were great--Pacific Edge (in the hotel), Marinus at Bernardus, Cielo (at the Ventana Inn, another spectacular spot between Carmel and Big Sur), and Passionfish. The town of Carmel is sweet, perhaps a little too precious (think East Hampton), but the surrounding areas are stunningly beautiful.
Thanks for all your help, and we will certainly be calling you for future travel.
Best regards,
Ken and Stacey R
San Francisco and Carmel Calif
August 2007
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