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restaurants | activities | wine tasting |

8 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN CARMEL

Carmel has something for everyone. Are you here for a solo retreat, a romantic couple's getaway, a family adventure, an outing with your dog, a family or group reunion? Carmel has an activity you will enjoy!

Here are some of our staff favorites . . .

Bare-Foot Walk on Carmel Beach

• At the bottom of Ocean Avenue. Turn left on Scenic Avenue and find nearly a mile of easy parking and local access to beach via various stairways.

Visit Historic Carmel Mission

• Be sure to check out the Old California Inner Plaza and Gardens.

After Dinner Stroll around Carmel-by-the SEA

• Window shop and feel the flavor of Carmel without the crowds.

Point Lobos State Reserve Drive and Nature Walks

• Known as the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.
• Be sure to take your camera and a picnic lunch. Don't miss China Cove.
• Approximately 5 miles south of Carmel on Highway. 1 on the right side of the road.

Pebble Beach / 17 Mile Drive

• Bottom of Ocean Avenue turn right on San Antonio Avenue and follow to entry gate.
• Visit scenic Pebble Beach Lodge stop at the Pebble Beach Market for lunch provisions.
• From the Lodge stay on the coastal road and follow scenic coast drive with many pull-offs. This road will take you all the way to the Pacific Grove Gate and access to Pacific Grove and Cannery Row.

Monterey Bay Aquarium / Historic Monterey

• World famous sea aquarium. Great place to bring the kids. Many interactive exhibits.
• Historic Monterey. John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf and early California historic buildings.

Lunch and Wine Tasting in Beautiful Carmel Valley

• 8 miles east on Carmel Valley Road (off Highway. 1) Carmel Valley Village.
• Offers warm sunny weather good places to eat and many boutique wineries.

Drive Scenic Hwy.1 South to Big Sur

• A 26 mile coastal drive with unparalleled views of our rugged coast.
• Lunch at Nepenthe Restaurant, the Big Sur Bakery, or the Ventana Inn.
• Hike the beach trails at Andrew Molera State Park. Sit in the river and sip something from the River Inn Lodge.
• Visit Pfeiffer Beach at the end of Sycamore Canyon Road,. one mile past Pfeiffer State Park on right. Hike beautiful trails in the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park 8 miles south of Nepenthe.
• This is a narrow winding road please use caution.

 

Need more ideas? Then stop by the front desk and use our Concierge service. Carmel is our home and we want you to feel it is yours as well!