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The second Pebble Beach recap is here!
Today’s recap post is a little more exciting than the first one with my airport chaos story, so I’m extra excited to share it with you!
The hardest thing for us I think was just getting adjusted to the time change (3 hours difference). We were up so, so early and we pretty much stayed on our Ohio time throughout this trip, which surprisingly worked out quite well. Also, one of the best decisions ever by my hubby was to rent a car while we were there. It was SO worth it to be able to come and go as we wanted and was so much cheaper than if we had to uber everywhere.
Just in case you missed my past couple of Pebble Beach/Monterey posts, you can visit those below!
Now is the time to grab your coffee (I’m sipping my iced cappuccino!) and let’s dive in together for the second Pebble Beach recap post!
Breakfast at 3 AM & Coffee by the Ocean
We woke up around 2 AM with breakfast on our minds! It would have been 5 am already back at home. Denny’s was the only place open during that time, so we threw some clothes on quickly and headed there. We arrived at a dark restaurant that had a small sign that said ‘Closed – Under Construction,’ so that was a bummer.
There was another Denny’s in a different part of town that we went to next and thankfully they were open! The parking lot was sketchy (you might imagine any parking lot could be a little sketchy at 3 AM though!) so we opted to park on the street near a streetlight. There was only one other couple there, already eating their food, and a couple of men working there.
You know the first thing I was looking for was some version of iced coffee! I spotted a vanilla cold brew and ordered that, along with one biscuit and gravy. I must have skipped a photo of the food, but you can see my coffee below! It was pretty good and honestly the best thing we could have ate at that time of the morning, not even the McDonald’s was open yet!
We went back to our room then I called to check on my parents. They were so surprised we were up and already had breakfast! I had to check on our little Draino cat, my parents and in-laws were so kind to check on her daily while we were away. I’d worry about her regardless, but she’s an elderly cat that gets sick a couple/few times per week so I really wanted to make sure she was okay. I felt so bad leaving her, but this was very much a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us or it felt that way.
My cold brew had worn off and I was ready for a better coffee from a local coffee shop around 6 AM, so we headed out to Captain + Stoker. This was such a tiny gem!
They had a lot to choose from on their menu, so I decided to stick with a tried-and-true favorite: a vanilla cappuccino made with oat milk. I ordered a large and was so surprised that this size was their large, haha! Kyle got a vanilla cappuccino too but with regular milk. It wasn’t his favorite, but he’s very much a McDonald’s frappe kind of guy, so this was different! Weren’t they beautiful though?
This coffee shop is pretty close to the ocean, so what better place to enjoy our coffee? I still am in such awe of those beautiful waves crashing in. It was a little chilly, so I’m glad I wore my Reebok sweatshirt (one of my absolute faves, it’s SO soft!).Ā I took a neat photo of Kyle also taking a photo, I love how you can see his picture so clearly in it! We drove a little further down 17-mile drive and stopped at one of the beaches to walk. It was just stunning!
I had no idea until we were walking back to the car that I had spilled some of my coffee on my sweatshirt and of course I had no way of washing it. I rinsed it really well when we got back to our room and put a little soap on it, then tried drying it with a hairdryer. The stain came out later, so I’m thankful!
The Links at Spanish Bay & Our Gorgeous Hotel Room
Kyle had a 12:30 pm tee time at The Links at Spanish Bay, which doubled as the same location we would be staying at for that night and the next two nights as well. More on that later! But first, we went to the golf range so he could warm up.
Next, we headed over to Spanish Bay where I met a couple of the other wives at the pro shop – they were all so friendly! I was invited to hang out with them while the husbands were golfing, but I had already decided to walk with Kyle all three days’ worth. We love doing these sorts of things together and I wanted to be able to see his face and take videos/photos for him throughout too. And I have to tell you, the views I would have missed out on would have made me so sad!
It was just incredible to walk this course (and the others you’ll see in the next recaps!) with him and see him in his element. He is such an incredibly talented golfer and I promise I’m not saying that because he’s my husband, other people will tell you the very same, including a pro golf coach! I won’t flood you with the hundreds I have from Spanish Bay, but I’ll share a few here for you!
P.S. One of the most special parts of Spanish Bay was getting to hear the bagpiper at the end of the round (sadly didn’t get a photo). It was so neat!
I had to include this funny video, you can hear me cackling! Everyone warned us at the golf course that the birds there will grab your food, so you have to hang onto it tight. Look at the birdie go!
Below are a few photos of our gorgeous hotel room at The Inn at Spanish Bay. It was huge and yet, so cozy!
Not only was this a stunning place to stay for three nights, but they kept it so clean and tidy! They came twice a day to clean it, pick up towels/bedding and leave us chocolates! They kept our mini fridge stocked of freebies too, like sodas, water and a few snacks.
Anniversary Dinner
After a very long day (and thousands of steps walking the course!), we could have honestly just showered and went to bed without even eating dinner! But since we were on a trip, it was almost like we HAD to go out to dinner, you know? We showered, got dressed and decided to just eat downstairs so we didn’t have to drive anywhere. It turned out to be such a great idea! There are a few places to eat at The Inn, but we decided on the Italian restaurant called PĆØppoli at Pebble Beach.
We had to be such a funny couple for our server (and probably everywhere we went)! They offered the fanciest wines and we just wanted Coca-Cola, and nearly all of the menu is in Italian, so we had to ask if they had spaghetti or lasagna, haha! Kyle told her we are just simple people from southern Ohio, she was honestly the best and was very understanding! We both ordered lasagna and it was so fancy (and also $50 per plate!), it had crumbled filet mignon versus the normal hamburger we are used to. It was absolutely incredible!
We told our server we were on a golf trip but it also doubled as a ten-year anniversary trip, and she ordered us a dessert to share! It was SO good! I’m really not sure what this was, but the cake was yummy and it had a raspberry sauce and a dollop of chocolate ice cream.
That’s a wrap on my second Pebble Beach recap post, sweet friends! This one was filled with a lot more fun than the first, I hope you enjoyed it and can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Just going through all the events of this day makes me wish I was back by the ocean and walking the golf course with my hubby.
The views are amazing and that hotel room looks incredible! I’m glad you were able to go and had a good time!
Thank you so so much, Laura! It was such a dream of a trip, I just love all the pretty pictures. I wish I could share them all, but we’d be here for forever, ha ha! Stay tuned for the next recap coming up soon though!
The views are so beautiful, I am glad you walked the course with him too and you got to see more of it! Wow, I have NEVER had lasagna with crumbled filet mignon and I’ve been to Italy! That sounds amazing!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Thanks my dear friend, I am so glad too! Italy would have to be the best trip ever though, who needs the filet mignon, right? Ha ha! That lasagna was the best I’ve had though, delicious!
Wowsers, I love the video snippets you’ve shared and that birdie, haha. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself and the golf area. Wishing you a lovely Advent season! <3 /Madison
FASHION TALES
Aww, I’m so happy you loved those!! I have a ton more, maybe I’ll throw those in a separate recap for people interested! Thank you tons Madison, I hope you have a blessed holiday season as well!!
Getting up at 2 am?? ššš The coffee shop looks cute you went to and I love the sunrise by the water.
Jennifer
https://www.curatedbyjennifer.com/
I know, it was SO early!! Thank you friend, it was a cute little place for coffee and I loved being able to drive just a short distance down to the ocean. I miss it!
Coffee by the ocean sounds like THE perfect start to the day! I can imagine it being so relaxing and calming x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
It was so wonderful Lucy, I wish I was there right now, haha! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Your hotel room looks so swish and I love the video of the sea close to the coffee shop you were in. I was curious to know what biscuits and gravy are as we don’t have that in the UK!
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Thanks so much Sarah, it was beautiful and so cozy! Biscuits and gravy are a popular breakfast item here in the states. You can make them homemade, but I buy Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (raw flat bread dough basically that rises in the oven) at the store, they come in a can and you pop them on a baking sheet and then there are different kinds of gravy, but I make a sausage gravy (basically a milk and flour mixture with crumbled sausage added) and I pour the gravy over the biscuits. I hope I gave a decent description, haha, there are probably some better pictures online. They’re really good if you have some comparable things in the UK!
Starting your day with a coffee on the ocean is the best! Your hotel room looks amazing! And the views on the golf course are beautiful! So fun to walk with your husband on the course!
Jill – Doused in Pink
It was such a wonderful way to begin our morning, I miss it so much! Thank you Jill, we were so blessed to be able to go on this trip and the golf course was just incredible!
Loved this recap! The 3 AM breakfast adventure, ocean coffee, and walking Spanish Bay with Kyle made it feel so personal and joyful. The bagpiper detail and your cozy room touches were perfection, and that anniversary lasagna sounded decadent. Thanks for bringing us along!
That makes me so happy Candice! š You are so kind! This was such a great day and I’m excited to take you along the next two days soon!
Wow! What an incredible trip my friend. The hotel is gorgeous and loving the pretty sunrise you shared on the ocean. Every video is so beautiful and I laughed at the last one. What a perfect way to celebrate your anniversary!
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So happy you got a laugh from that silly bird, haha, and thank you so so much my dear friend! It really was such a beautiful day. Can’t wait to share the other two days with you soon!
Happy Belated Anniversary – that was certainly a beautiful way to celebrate. I can’t believe you got up at 2am though! Your anniversary dinner looks amazing – I would love to try lasagne with filet mignon.
Julia x
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Aww, thank you so much Julia! 2 AM is definitely earlier than I’d like to get up on a normal haha, but it sure worked out for the trip. The lasagna was so good, wish I could have shared it!
What an incredible trip for an incredible couple. I loved the bird, and those views on the course were amazing,
XOOX
Jodie
Oh, thank you SO much Jodie, you are too kind! So happy you enjoyed those pretty views and that silly bird, haha! š
I absolutely love that you walked the course with your husband. What a sweet way to share the experience, and the views at Spanish Bay look stunning (even without seeing the bagpiper!).
Thanks so much Melody, I am so happy I decided to walk with him too! I really should have got a picture of the bagpiper, but it was incredible listening to him!
Happy anniversary. Love every picture. The hotel room looks so cozy and beautiful. love this post…it was filled with beautiful activities. š
ļ»æAnnie,
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Thank you tons, Annie! š I adored that pretty hotel room too, it was so cozy. So happy you loved this one and looking forward to sharing the next couple of recaps soon!
I absolutely loved reading this! Thanks for sharing your experience and all of these photos, it looks like you had such a great time!
https://melissakacar.com
Oh, that makes me SO happy Melissa, thank you tons! I appreciate you being here and I’m excited to share the next couple of days of this trip soon!
Happy Anniversary to such a lovely couple!
The hotel room is fantastic and the view from the hotel is wonderful! I hope you had time to relax and make some great memories!
Have a great rest of the week!
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Thanks so much Marisa, I truly appreciate that! It was so pretty, I’d definitely go back in a heartbeat, haha! We were on the move a lot during this trip but tried to soak it all in too. Excited to share more soon!
Wanted to wish you the merriest of Christmas season wishes to you. You are a true treasure and gem to me.
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Aww, thank you SO much my dear friend! Wishing you and your sweet family the most amazing Christmas!! You are such a blessing to me!
I love sea š
Me too Kinga, it is just so pretty and calming! š
What a wonderful place, it looks so nice, the hotel room looks cozy and the food is delicious.
It was truly the best, Rebeca, I’d go back in a heartbeat! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Perfect way to celebrate your anniversary! I love it by the sea!
I’m so happy you enjoy the water too, Nancy! I absolutely agree with you, it was great! š Thanks for stopping by!
Happy new week š
Aww, happy new week to you my friend! š