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A Girlfriends Getaway in Gorgeous Monterey

Monterey County represents the finest of the state's picturesque Central Coast. That's why it can make such a lovely destination for people who are searching for attractive vacation spots in California. If you're planning on getting away from it all with a few of your closest and most cherished female pals, Monterey County may just be the right place for you. It makes a fantastic location for any well-rounded girlfriend getaway.

Soothing Day Spas

Soothing and relaxing day spas are spread out throughout the county from Big Sur down to Monterey. If you want to bond with your best buds, what could be better than a few hours of pampering and calming beauty treatments at a first-class spa, anyway? The spas in Monterey County offer visitors a host of options in pleasant beauty and relaxation treatments like aromatherapy massages, vitamin C facials, glycolic peels, deep cleansing facials, waxing, microdermabrasion, hot stone therapy, body wraps, brow tinting and manicures.

Whether you want to brighten up your complexion, remove unwanted hair from your body or pretty up your nails, the spas in Monterey County can deliver for you and your friends. If you want a girlfriend getaway that's all about great conversation and laughs, along some good champagne few things can beat a morning or afternoon at a world-class spa in this region.

Amazing California Wines

Monterey County is known all throughout the nation for its incredible California wines. That's another reason it's such a great place to enjoy a vacation with the gals. Monterey county is full of high-quality wine tasting rooms and wineries. If you want to sip on some of the most delectable local wines around, there are many places you can visit. Dawn's Dream Tasting Room at Dawn's Dream Winery in Carmel-by-the-Sea is just one of them. Another great option is the Boekenoogen Winery Tasting Room in Carmel Valley.

If you visit this Carmel Valley tasting room, you can savor the flavors of amazing Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs all while in the company of the friends who mean the most to you. What in the world could be cooler than that? Other superb locations for people who want to taste great Monterey County wines include the Idle Hour Tasting Room, Robert Talbott Vineyards and the Marilyn Remark Winery.

A Night Out With the Girls

There are many places to enjoy a fantastic and thrilling girls night out in Monterey County. If you want to let loose and have the time of your life with your favorite girls, the area's nightlife scene is exactly what you need, no exaggerations. The best places for a girls night out in Monterey County are bustling Cannery Row and Alvarado Street in Monterey and downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. These streets are absolutely brimming with choices of cozy bars and lounges. Other essential nightlife spots include Pebble Beach's Tap Room. Monterey County is also a wonderful place for big fans of craft breweries. If you want to unwind with your buds in front of a great drink, the choices in craft breweries in the area are indeed dazzling.

Shopping Fun

You can shop 'til you drop while in Monterey County. Shopping is often a fantastic way to enjoy quality time with your closest female friends. The Crossroads Carmel is a popular shopping center located in Carmel-by-the-Sea. It offers shoppers everything from souvenir shops to chic clothing boutiques. People who visit this shopping center can look for everything from charming home decorations to meaningful jewelry pieces. The Barnyard Shopping Village and Carmel Plaza are two other immensely popular and enjoyable Carmel-by-the-Sea shopping spots. If you want to enjoy shopping for hours, downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea is a wondrous choice. It features an abundance of stylish and small boutiques. Another well-known shopping spot is Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey. This pleasant open-air destination is home to a wide range of beloved and well-known shops.

Plan a Trip Today

It goes without saying that Monterey County can be a memorable location for anyone looking for a quality getaway with the gals. If you want to bond with the main women in your life, why not organize a trip to wonderful Monterey County right away!

For lodging and accommodations, we highly recommend Hofsas House in Carmel. Other options are included on our recommended hotels section.

Make sure you also visit our Food & Drink section for dining options!