Considering the The Wyndham Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
A VT member wrote the following comment about visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea:
TROPICAL GOODIES by travelgourmet
CLOSED DOWN BUT THE MEMORY IS WORTH SAVING. OK. You are in Carmel with the beauty of the ocean and pines putting your mind into relax mode, then shopping hits the brain waves. Want to feel like you got away to the Tropics? Then head on over to the Barnyard Shopping Complex. Not only are the grounds filled with plants and flowers blooming at every turn, the shops are worth looking into and purchasing that find of the year. One shop in particular has you believing that you have been transported to the tropics. Bahama Billy's is a great tropical restaurant in the Barnyard and across the path sits the Bahama Billy's Art & Gift Gallery. Pure paradise shopping. Everything from a pair of chopsticks to a beautiful piece of tropical art by the renowned artist, Steven Barton. If you are looking for a tropical fun gift or an exquisite work of art, then head to Bahama Billy's Art & Gift Gallery.Anything tropical is here. They even had the tropical drink, Mojito, bottled blend of mint and sugar water, which I could not pass up. My find of the day was a Rhythm Jam miniature 5 piece band that has individual members playing in time to the music, which includes 20 all-time hits. I could not take my eyes off of them. They had me with the first beat. Colorful plates and dishware abound throughout the gallery. Fun to just explore or purchase your find of the day.
