Guidebook for Carmel-by-the-Sea
Food Scene
400° Gourmet Burgers & Fries
Mission StreetGreat shakes!!
Try the Organic Fog Lifter...really good coffee and a nice selection of pastries and small lunch items
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The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company
Dolores StreetTry the Organic Fog Lifter...really good coffee and a nice selection of pastries and small lunch items
Great local seafood. Simple menu but all delicious. Small and often very crowded but worth the wait. Try the clam chowder. Yummy Moscow Mules too!
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A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar
San Carlos StreetGreat local seafood. Simple menu but all delicious. Small and often very crowded but worth the wait. Try the clam chowder. Yummy Moscow Mules too!
great bar, great food, then sit outside at the fire pits overlooking the golf course. magnificent! they give you blankets if you get chilly, great menu, just a very special Carmel spot!
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The Bench
1700 17 Mile Drgreat bar, great food, then sit outside at the fire pits overlooking the golf course. magnificent! they give you blankets if you get chilly, great menu, just a very special Carmel spot!
Great collection of coffee, sandwiches, large selection of foods, cheeses, desserts, wine, etc. Eat in or take out.
There are plenty of tables indoor and outside, and a large fire pit inside
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Carmel Belle
Ocean AvenueGreat collection of coffee, sandwiches, large selection of foods, cheeses, desserts, wine, etc. Eat in or take out.
There are plenty of tables indoor and outside, and a large fire pit inside
Charming outdoor patio behind the Cypress Inn. Fireplace and charming seating. A lovely place to rest and have a glass of wine after a long day of shopping and exploring. Cypress Inn is very charming, a Carmel landmark, and is owned by the actress Doris Day
Terry's Lounge
7th AvenueCharming outdoor patio behind the Cypress Inn. Fireplace and charming seating. A lovely place to rest and have a glass of wine after a long day of shopping and exploring. Cypress Inn is very charming, a Carmel landmark, and is owned by the actress Doris Day
High end and delicious French! Also a wine merchant. Great for a special occasion dinner
Carmel Bouchee
Ocean Avenue High end and delicious French! Also a wine merchant. Great for a special occasion dinner
Lovely French. Yummy and great atmosphere. Also great for breakfast. Very Carmel!
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La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th Avenue Lovely French. Yummy and great atmosphere. Also great for breakfast. Very Carmel!
Lovely front patio.
Said to be the most romantic restaurant
in Carmel!
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Casanova
5th AvenueLovely front patio.
Said to be the most romantic restaurant
in Carmel!
Iconic bakery on Ocean Ave. Amazing pastries and cookies! Get some treats and walk up to the park across the street...great place to relax and people watch!
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Carmel Bakery
Ocean Avenue Iconic bakery on Ocean Ave. Amazing pastries and cookies! Get some treats and walk up to the park across the street...great place to relax and people watch!
Starbucks
1212 Forest AveOne word - YUM.
really rustic, peaceful and relaxing.
get a speciality coffee and relax in the garden.
no trip to big sur is complete without a stop here!
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Big Sur Bakery
47540 CA-1One word - YUM.
really rustic, peaceful and relaxing.
get a speciality coffee and relax in the garden.
no trip to big sur is complete without a stop here!
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1ICONIC. 1000 foot cliffs amazing views. must do!!!
try the fish and chips! great food and a fun pub atmosphere and pub style decor
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Brophy's Tavern
4th Avenuetry the fish and chips! great food and a fun pub atmosphere and pub style decor
Drinks & Nightlife
The downstairs is a pretty high end Italian but up top they have an open air deck with sofas, pillows, music, lights and an appetizer menu. Nice place to wind down the evening and open fairly late.
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Vesuvio Restaurant
Junipero StreetThe downstairs is a pretty high end Italian but up top they have an open air deck with sofas, pillows, music, lights and an appetizer menu. Nice place to wind down the evening and open fairly late.
Barmel
Carmel WayOne of the few places open late in Carmel. Music and a fun bar scene
great views and atmosphere. it is worth a visit to the pebble beach resorts! nice shops, incredible views, stroll the golf course, quintessential Carmel!
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The Tap Room
1700 17 Mile Drgreat views and atmosphere. it is worth a visit to the pebble beach resorts! nice shops, incredible views, stroll the golf course, quintessential Carmel!
Fun tapas menu and drinks. Stays open a bit later than most places in town. Fun atmosphere and friendly staff!
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Mundaka Restaurant
San Carlos StreetFun tapas menu and drinks. Stays open a bit later than most places in town. Fun atmosphere and friendly staff!
Absolutely beautiful spot for an evening glass of wine and appetizers. Magnificent views of the sunset and ocean. Roam the golf course and listen to the bagpiper pipe in the evening. Iconic Carmel!
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The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17 Mile DrAbsolutely beautiful spot for an evening glass of wine and appetizers. Magnificent views of the sunset and ocean. Roam the golf course and listen to the bagpiper pipe in the evening. Iconic Carmel!
Parks & Nature
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Amazing hikes and views.
Big Sur
words can't describe the beauty!
Sightseeing
You can take any number of whale watching excursions off the wharf in Monterey. Spectacular views of several types of whales. Sea sickness can be an issue. Eat lightly and consider an over the counter seasickness med, but worth it! Most tours are 3-4 hrs. Dress in layers, can be very chilly.
Discovery Whale Watch
66 Fishermans WharfYou can take any number of whale watching excursions off the wharf in Monterey. Spectacular views of several types of whales. Sea sickness can be an issue. Eat lightly and consider an over the counter seasickness med, but worth it! Most tours are 3-4 hrs. Dress in layers, can be very chilly.
Great place to rent bikes. There is a lovely bike path to Lover's Point in Pacific Grove. Easy and flat ride along the coast. Great for all ages!
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Adventures by The Sea
299 Cannery RowGreat place to rent bikes. There is a lovely bike path to Lover's Point in Pacific Grove. Easy and flat ride along the coast. Great for all ages!
Beautiful, iconic, peaceful. You can learn so much CA history on a short tour, be sure to check out the small museum out back, the church is magnificent and there is also a small and very peaceful chapel where you can sit, pray and light candles
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Carmel Mission
3080 Rio RdBeautiful, iconic, peaceful. You can learn so much CA history on a short tour, be sure to check out the small museum out back, the church is magnificent and there is also a small and very peaceful chapel where you can sit, pray and light candles
Amazing world-class aquarium. Incredible and worth the $50 ticket price. Incredible views, exhibits, conservation education. Truly amazing for all ages!
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowAmazing world-class aquarium. Incredible and worth the $50 ticket price. Incredible views, exhibits, conservation education. Truly amazing for all ages!
Shopping
kate spade new york
Mission StreetTiffany & Co.
Mission StreetAnthropologie
Ocean AvenuePaloosh
Ocean AvenueUnique and beautiful clothing, accessories and jewelry
Outlet prices! great for umbrellas, purses and sun glasses Looks like a Coach store but sells their outlet, less expensive line
Coach Outlet Store
San Carlos StreetOutlet prices! great for umbrellas, purses and sun glasses Looks like a Coach store but sells their outlet, less expensive line
Carmel is a great shopping town! From high end retail in the Carmel Plaza to dozens of charming boutiques and specialty stores, the best way to explore is to just walk around town! Enjoy!
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Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueCarmel is a great shopping town! From high end retail in the Carmel Plaza to dozens of charming boutiques and specialty stores, the best way to explore is to just walk around town! Enjoy!
Iconic cottage on Ocean Ave...sells amazing fudge, many european candies, delicious and unusual candies....great for a pic out front and a sweet treat!
Cottage of Sweets
Ocean AvenueIconic cottage on Ocean Ave...sells amazing fudge, many european candies, delicious and unusual candies....great for a pic out front and a sweet treat!
GREAT store of local arts, crafts, cooking utensils, clothing, cooking books, photographs, cards, candles, soap - much by local artists. Such a fun place to browse and if you want to pick up a gift to remind yourself of your visit, or take a little something home for someone special this is the spot!
Carmel Bay Company
GREAT store of local arts, crafts, cooking utensils, clothing, cooking books, photographs, cards, candles, soap - much by local artists. Such a fun place to browse and if you want to pick up a gift to remind yourself of your visit, or take a little something home for someone special this is the spot!
Essentials
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdCVS
6 The CrossroadsAce Hardware
290 Crossroads BlvdBank of America
Wells Fargo Bank
Ocean AvenueSmall gourmet grocery store in town....a bit pricey but good to get some snacks, wine, cheese or a few essentials
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Nielsen Brothers Market
San Carlos StreetSmall gourmet grocery store in town....a bit pricey but good to get some snacks, wine, cheese or a few essentials
Entertainment & Activities
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte CenterMonterey Bay Kayaks - Monterey Location
693 Del Monte AveThe Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17 Mile DriveWorld Class Golf!
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
3206 Stevenson DrIconic golf!
The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17 Mile DrOne of the most beautiful courses in the world!
Very reasonably priced and GREAT massages! Very nice Chinese couple...their English is limited but they can take a res over the phone, or just walk by. Anything from a quick 20 min foot massage to full body couples massages. Pop next door for some sushi!
Happy Feet III
Dolores StreetVery reasonably priced and GREAT massages! Very nice Chinese couple...their English is limited but they can take a res over the phone, or just walk by. Anything from a quick 20 min foot massage to full body couples massages. Pop next door for some sushi!