I've had a nice Malbon jacket for about a year now and love the quality and didn't even know they…read morehad a shop in Monterey. I saw it on the maps and had to visit. They had a limited amount of clothing options to choose from, they all seem seasonal but one jacket caught my eye. Their "Members Hoodie" and I ended up going with this zip up hoodie. Although it's a bit expensive it is a pretty hyped up brand for street wear and golfers. I'm also a big believer that golf translates close to pickleball (which I play) so the style matches well. The store is really small but they have another section of the store in the back courtyard with even more Malbon gear. Although limited you might find something you like. The employee was also super friendly and checked up on us a lot so I was super happy about that.

If you are a golf fan, Malbon has become one of top spots for golf apparel because they blend…read morestreet wear and golf and do collabs with big brands to make some really cool stylish pieces of clothing. We were in Monterey for the day, and decided to make a short detour to the actual store, which is small but mighty. They have their apparel spread out in two different sections and one of the staff members can assist you with grabbing the size you need. Shout out to Andrew who provided exceptional customer service, answering all our questions, and finding me the right sizes. I'm thankful to have gone in the store because I would've bought the wrong size online, and nothing beats going to a physical location to try on clothes and leaving with exactly what you want without having to wait for it to be shipped. However, my girlfriend wanted a pair of shoes she was eyeing, but they didn't have her size, but she ended up ordering them online, it arrived within 3-4 business days from their warehouse. Definitely recommend checking it out if you are in the area and in need some new golf clothes or accessories

Found yourself in Carmel-by-the-Sea and looking for a laid back sports bar with great service, a…read morefun atmosphere, live music, karaoke, and games? Look no further than Links! Links is one of my favorite spots in Carmel, and is one of the places regularly on my list whenever I go back. Carmel-by-the-Sea isn't necessarily known for the bar scene, but Links offers an excellent option for anyone looking to extend their night and keep the fun going! They have a pretty extensive menu of food and drinks. The food is pretty standard bar fare, but with no shortage of options. The drink selection is quite varied as well, with a good selection of beers on tap. Service has always been exemplary when I've been here - the staff is friendly, fun, and have the gift of quickly remembering their return visitors, which really makes Links feel like a welcoming spot. Food and drinks come out quickly, and my beer glass was rarely empty without the staff coming up and offering another round! Links also has several large golf simulator areas, where you and your friends can practice your swing while playing a number of games against a large virtual projector screen. Add on top of all this the regular rotation of live music and karaoke, and you've got an excellent sports bar that should be on anyone's list who's looking for a fun, casual, energetic sports bar in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Thanks for all the fun times, Links!

Great spot in Carmel if you need something active to do besides sitting in a bar! They have golf…read morestimulators and board games! Great for big groups and kids. They also have karaoke and trivia night on some nights.

My husband booked this place for the family with good intentions but missed a few details that I'd…read morelike to share in the hopes someone else may be reading reviews for this place. Location: beautiful breathtaking views tucked away in a mountain valley, it is a perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle from city noise pollution and high populations. Customer service: there are only 1-2 check in desks, where they spend about 10-20 minutes with each customer explaining the property amenities, location of room, events, etc. when you've been traveling all day, every minute feels like a lifetime. Restaurant: there is only one full service, sit in restaurant that gets booked very fast especially for dinner. Plan ahead and make a reservation in advance for every night you plan to stay on campus and eat there, otherwise, expect to wait until 8 pm or drive to the nearby restaurants which include a Subway, pizza joint, or a small Vietnamese restaurant. Earthbound Organic Farm is a great alternative option for a small breakfast or lunch bites. There is another Mexican restaurant nearby. Clientele in the mornings consist of rowdy children and their inconsiderate parents. I recommend asking to be seated outside if you have well mannered children and want to eat in peace. Rooms: mediocre clean. For being a Hyatt affiliated hotel, I had higher expectations, rooms are carpeted with wooden floors and heavy rugs. This resort is pet friendly so if you have someone in the family that suffers from allergies or has a very sensitive nose, this is not the best place to stay. As most Californian hotels that have carpeting, you can smell odors in the carpeting and linen. When things got hot and humid in our room, I got a nice whiff of dog. Basically any pet friendly hotel means that your linens will be washed with dog poo or other animal fluids. Rooms are only dusted at eye level but if you're someone that is concerned about dust mites, be prepared to get a showering of dust mites on bed, where the headboards reach 6' high and hold lots of lovely layers of dust. Coffee pot is sad and comparable to a motel 6 version with blah coffee, and lastly the beds are super firm with no ability to adjust (like other Hyatt holidays offer), and pillows are huge and uncomfortable. Foam alternative is slightly softer but still too high for a back sleeper or stomach sleeper. Bathroom: limited. They do provide tiny handwashing bars of soap made of lavender, and provide a tiny sample sac of lavender salt to use in tub but for those with allergies, best to request an alternative if any. Shower corners contain black mold. Refrigerators: our room had a tiny refrigerator that could hardly fit anything and doesn't cool sufficiently so for those moms packing extra healthy snacks for your kids, consider your fridge useless. All the strawberries, yogurts and hummus we purchased made it straight to the trash. Room patio: dirty and useless. There was a couple of upholstered seats and one table on our patio that could not be enjoyed as they were filled with dirt, dust and leaves. Would I stay here again? No - due to the pet issue for me. Most Californians love their pets and don't mind staying in places that wreak of dog butts that they've habituated to. Like I said, my husband had good intentions but there were too many issues that made it undesirable for me.

CVR is beautiful - the grounds, trails, golf course, and family pool are all great. The outdoor tub…read morein our room was nice, but very close to the golf which didnt make it feel private at all. Complementary activities like cheese tasting and s'mores were highlights. for my child. That said, the stay felt "middle of the road." Room amenities are limited (no mini bar or snacks), the property is spread out, and dining options are tricky with limited hours. Room service was slow (2.5 hrs!) zero communication on the delivery and when arrived it was 100% incorrect. It would be nice if they offered a mini bar of the items they sell at the lobby market. If it was in-room we would of bought it all. The main restaurant was excellent! Yogurt with granola, beet salad, and lobster ravioli stood out. The cocktails were amazing. The poolside and early-morning food options could improve. We came with our kid, the family pool opened early but no food or drink service so we had to drive back up to the lobby. 1st world problems I know, but this is a 5 star resort, and basic details were missed. Later, we ordered the fried chicken sando for lunch and it was just gross, and tasted like a frozen tysons chicken patty. CVR has a lot to offer, but it falls short of a true 5-star experience.

A local favorite and well known around the world. The course is maintained well and the back nine…read morehas some spectacular views. Driving range is fine but can get crowded.

Of the Weather is clear the course is beautiful. Yes the back nine is the main attraction. It is on…read morethe pricey side $90 to walk on weekend vs $60 on weekday. The front 9 is inland but does have a nice view of the bay. Short course . The first hole is a par 3. Regular told me it does get backed up . Back nine has two par 4 less than 300. But the view is what you pay for . Poor man's pebble beach . Favorite hole is 16. Downhill par 4 looking straight into the ocean . Also number 12 that plays along the road and ocean . Enjoyed the round and finished in 4 hours on a Friday Only negative is the price and short course .

This incredible course is a must-play destination that will elevate your golfing experience and…read moreleave a lasting impression..

Unbelievable. Simply amazing. Great everything but the course should be in the top 100. Of you…read moreget the invite, go.

Man oh man!! Where to begin. First of all, the drive in is spectacular and the conditions of the…read morecourse are absolutely perfect. The course is totally walkable if you don't mind the occasional hill but the course is long so come prepared. Overall, I would recommend walking to get the full experience. After my round I had lunch. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich which was delicious! Staff attended the restaurant, pro shop and all golf staff were awesome. I can't wait to come back!!

Well, it's an Alister MacKenzie (Augusta, Cypress) course, so you know it's beautiful and…read morechallenging. And it's so perfectly maintained as well. There are some really long par 4s and many of the greens are elevated and protected by bunkers. Bring your A game haha Staff is fantastic. I've been lucky to play here a few times and can't wait to return

Had a wonderful time on this course. We walked it and had no idea at first it wasn't all par…read more3s....It has great variety on holes and fun challenges. Because of the recent weather the grass was long in most places but we had a great day. We golfed 9 holes at 10: When we come this way again we will totally hit this course but with a cart!!! LOL

I was here only for one night. Parking is free! The lobby does not have coffee, only in the early…read moremorning like 5 AM. They have hot water and tea though. The receptionist was nice during check in. They give free s'mores kits. There are campfires around the property. I had a relaxing night! Room: I had a room with two queens. It was very spacious! There was a separate shower and bathtub in the bathroom. There were black out curtains on the windows. I didn't realize there was a window on the ceiling until the sun shown down in the morning. Then I also noticed there were blinds to block out the sun on that too! The bed was so comfy. The blanket was so warm and seemed like down feather. They gave us two complimentary glass bottles of Martinelli's apple cider. Amenities: -Fitness center. I was here at night, so it was very dark. I only saw one small room with cardio equipment. No weights. -Spa. There was no water dispenser and no hair dryer. In the women's locker room, there were lockers, one shower, new bathrobes, one pair of slippers (that we saw), and fresh towels. The steam room was small but could fit at 4-5 people. -Pool. The pool is heated. I wish they had a jacuzzi! -Golf. I think they had a 9-hole course on the property, but I did not partake in this. -Golf shop/Golf club. This is a 10 minute walk from the lodge. You can rent and purchase equipment here. -Tennis/pickleball. Equipment is free to borrow. No shade for the pickleball court. One tennis court is covered in shade by itself. Not sure about lighting. No wind guards. -Restaurants. See website for hours. When I checked out around 11-12PM, the restaurant was closed.

Beautiful place.. not sure if the golf course is exclusive to members only but we inquired about…read morethe driving range and was told it's open to the public. They charge $25 per person, unlimited balls. A little pricey compared to the other driving ranges around but worth the try since we were in the area. There's a limit to how far you can hit your ball (180 yards) because it's not a big enough space and there are houses nearby. The pro shop looked well stocked with golf clothes, footwear, accessories. I'm sure there were golf clubs (I didn't really look, but I'm pretty sure I saw some bags). Lastly, they have strict dress code- both at the course and at the range- no denim, no t-shirt's, no sweats. Didn't know this prior to coming here.

Well maintained course with nice carts. Lots of people in t-shirts, felt over dressed in golf…read moreattire lol. Not as easy was we expected, different challenges with each hole. For example, 1st hole had a 90 degree dog leg right, some narrow fairways, up and down slopes, etc. But definitely a fun and somewhat chill course to play, especially on Father's Day.

Let's face it... this place is cool! Laid back easy going vibe to it! Staff was nice while I…read morechecked in.. probably more friendly than "upscale" places. The holes are interesting and you will need a map/scorecard to find the next holes/etc because it isn't always obvious. I will definitely go back!