Hey, hey hey—welcome to my 9-year anniversary trip (!!!) to Carmel by the Sea, aka the fairytale town I’ve had on my bucket list ever since it kept popping up on my TikTok FYP. In this vlog, Chris and I drive down Highway 1 in a convertible (the most scenic thing ever because the water is literally right beside you), stop at a gorgeous lighthouse lookout, and basically live in a movie… until I realize the sun is SUNNING and I accidentally turn into a lobster. Convertible + V-neck = a lesson learned. Once we get into Carmel/Monterey, I do what I always do: coffee first, then antique shopping. We only had an hour at the antique mall, so I was speed-running the booths trying to find a special souvenir (I love bringing home antique pieces instead of the typical tourist stuff). I also give you a mini room tour of our dreamy, vintage-feeling hotel—cream walls, blue floral bedding, antique details, and a lobby that genuinely looks like a rich mom’s home / antique store. We end the day with cozy dinner plans, spontaneous ocean swimming (with zero swimsuits packed, obviously), and an at-home little haul of the two things I brought back: a butter yellow Carmel sweater and the sweetest ribbon-laced vintage find.