Go the distance at the Big Sur International Marathon. The annual marathon attracts more than 4,000 participants annually that run 26.2 miles along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. If you participate, make sure you take plenty of care while setting out on your journey; it takes great discipline to conquer the hills along the way to the finish line.
Enjoy meditating at The Basilica of San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission. The peaceful and serene mission is an authentic, restored Franciscan mission that features a courtyard, glorious gardens, and four museum galleries that travel through the history of the Monterey Peninsula. This mission museum also provides insight to other California missions.
Meet your friends or make new ones at the Lalla Lounge, located inside Ellie´s Restaurant. Enjoy drinking signature martinis, cocktails, and beers on tap in a rich dark mahogany-style nightlife atmosphere that boasts a smoking sound system, huge video screens, and entertainment. Be sure to check out their sister clubs, Lallapalooza and Lallagrill.