At the top of the ridge separating Carmel and Salinas Valleys, looking towards the Carmel Valley.
Where we're heading.
The view not showing the road!
I believe this is the Seco Creek, a little south of Soledad.
Same creek, same location, looking south.
A very dry looking field.
Just across the road, unimproved property in its (presumably) natural state.
Just before reaching US-101 at Soledad. This is vineyard territory. The wine industry in the Napa Valley, north of San Francisco, is spreading south to Salinas.
Grape vines at the same location as above.
Carmel Valley