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Family Summer Vacation in Carmel and Monterey Bay!

Posted on August 11, 2025 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: Cafe Carmel, Carmel-by-Sea, GoCar Tours, Hofsas House Hotel, Monterey Bay | 16 Comments

Carmel Beach

This post was made possible by a collaboration with Hofsas House Hotel. I was hosted at their Carmel property in exchange for my honest review. I’ve been visiting the Carmel and Monterey Bay area since I was a little girl. I have an uncle who lives in Seaside, California and I have great memories of visiting his family with my parents. We would stay at my uncle’s house and then my dad would drive to Monterey so we could visit the aquarium. Oh, … [Read more...]

Hofsas House Hotel: Relax and Unwind in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Posted on August 11, 2020 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: 17 Mile Drive, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Hofsas House Hotel, Lugano Swiss Bistro | 9 Comments

Hofsas House Hotel_signage

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a delightful coastal town known for its wonderful shops, restaurants, and art galleries. As a child, I visited the Monterey area several times because I have family in the area. However, this is the first time I’ve stayed in the heart of Carmel and I have Hofsas House Hotel to thank! What attracted me to Hofsas House Hotel is not only the location, but the fact that this charming boutique hotel is both family-friendly … [Read more...]

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