Peter and Selina's Guidebook

09/06/2026

Supercars Invade Carmel-by-the-Sea 2026
Our annual pilgrimage to Carmel-by-the-Sea during Monterey Car Week never disappoints! From multi-million dollar exotics on the red carpet to wild Lamborghinis lining the quaint village streets, the entire town transforms into an open-air hypercar showroom. Even with strict local noise ordinances in full force, the spectacle goes on!

09/04/2026

Yosemite Waterfalls | Springtime Surge | Liquid Thunder
Experience an epic Yosemite snowmelt. Vernal & Yosemite Falls: A million gallons of liquid thunder cascading over the park's majestic granite cliffs. From the rainbow-struck, thunderous roar at the foot of Vernal Falls to the impossibly perfect reflections of Mirror Lake, this Valley is as visually stunning as it is sonically striking. The view of the Merced River from our hotel room just outside the park was no exception.

09/04/2026

Best Hike in Kauai? We think so.
Hiking the iconic Na Pali Coast along the Kalalau Trail to Hanakāpīʻai Beach is easily one of the most breathtaking (and rewarding) day hikes in Hawaii. Planning a trip to the Garden Isle? Watch our full Kauai travel guide for 20+ epic things to do, where to stay and eat, and essential travel tips!

08/30/2026

Hawaiian Islands Greatest Hits: 4 islands in 45 seconds! 🌺 Kauai takes the spotlight at the end—what’s your favorite island?�🎬 Full, detailed Kauai travel breakdown in the first comment!

08/15/2026

If you're in the Bay Area, it's that time of year again! Monterey Car Week! The grand finale of the Concours d'Elegance is coming this Sunday, August 16th, in Pebble Beach. The whole area around Carmel will be awash in exotic supercars this weekend. If you want to get a taste, check our Ultimate Carmel Guide (link below), including hacks to work around the excessive ticket prices or lack thereof.

Video: https://youtu.be/kjwZknx4fWM?si=pbm-I...
Official Concours D'elegance website: https://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/

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Peter and Selina's Guidebook
Peter and Selina's Guidebook

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