The Inn at Spanish Bay: Lobby Lounge and Outdoor Terrace

If you don't often take advantage of the Pebble Beach Resorts nearby, start enjoying them little by little.  Here is a relaxing date idea, and the plus side is that you don't need reservations.  Go to The Inn at Spanish Bay on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening (preferably in the late afternoon).  If you'd like, stay indoors and sit by a warm fireplace, but I recommend that you try to get there as early as you can (4 pm would be best).  Find a cozy seat around one of the fire pits on the Outdoor Terrace.  Between 4 and 6 pm daily the bagpiper will complete their performance near the Terrace, providing the feel of St. Andrews' golf course in Scotland.  Enjoy your view of a lovely green golf course with ocean waves just beyond.  Watch the sunset and relax as you wait for the beautiful fog to roll in or on a clear night for the stars to begin appearing.  Listen to the waves, request a blanket from a server if you get cold, and order some delicious appetizers then share dessert.  This date can be incredibly romantic.  All of the lounge menu items come from Roy's Restaurant...so they're going to be delicious down to every last bite.  I recommend stopping here on a Thurs, Fri, or Sat because they will have live entertainment.  If you want something quiet, then choose a Sunday thru Wednesday evening.

Click here to view The Spanish Bay Lobby Lounge online and scroll down to open the pdf of their menu.  They have a Spanish Bay Half-Pound Burger, some sandwiches, and a salad if you want something more substantial than appetizers.  This is a great date out of the norm.  No sitting in a restaurant, looking across the table from your date, no reservations, just sitting next to one another, in front of a fire, watching the ocean and sunset, as you wait to stargaze.

*The menu for the Lobby Lounge and Outdoor Terrace begins at 12 pm and ends at 10 pm.