Guidebook for Carmel
Food and Drink Scene
Where locals like to eat
Great food and reasonable prices with outdoor seating. Long time Carmel favorite hangout.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Village Corner California Bistro
6th AvenueGreat food and reasonable prices with outdoor seating. Long time Carmel favorite hangout.
Fresh seafood from Monterey. Popular with locals at Monterey wharf
22 recommandé par les habitants
Sandbar & Grill
Municipal Wharf 2Fresh seafood from Monterey. Popular with locals at Monterey wharf
Treehouse Café
San Carlos Streetnice food with outdoor seating
Historical spot in Carmel owned by Clint Eastwood who still goes there for a drink.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StHistorical spot in Carmel owned by Clint Eastwood who still goes there for a drink.
Great food with live bands. This restaurant is in carmel valley
49 recommandé par les habitants
Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley RdGreat food with live bands. This restaurant is in carmel valley
This is a fine dining restaurant with an excellent reputation
7 recommandé par les habitants
Anton & Michel Restaurant
7th AvenueThis is a fine dining restaurant with an excellent reputation
Great fresh Chinese food. Very popular and not too expensive. I once spotted Meg Ryan there.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Tommy's Wok
Great fresh Chinese food. Very popular and not too expensive. I once spotted Meg Ryan there.
This is one of Carmel’s most popular restaurants which may be more because of live music and dancing than the food.
67 recommandé par les habitants
Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetThis is one of Carmel’s most popular restaurants which may be more because of live music and dancing than the food.
A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar
San Carlos StreetMulligan Public House
Roy's at Pebble Beach
2700 17 Mile DrChart House
444 Cannery RowLa Bicyclette Restaurant
7th AvenueAllegro Pizzeria
3770 The BarnyardGreat pizza
Toro Sushi
Great sushi at affordable prices
Things to do in and around Carmel by the Sea
Beautiful place for short hikes along the coast.
309 recommandé par les habitants
Réserve naturelle d'Etat de Point Lobos
62 CA-1Beautiful place for short hikes along the coast.
Great road to walk or drive along with beautiful views of the ocean, beach and occasional sea otter.
Scenic Road
Scenic RoadGreat road to walk or drive along with beautiful views of the ocean, beach and occasional sea otter.
Go take a look at the symbol of Monterey--the Lone Cypress-- and have lunch at Pebble Beach Lodge
17 recommandé par les habitants
17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveGo take a look at the symbol of Monterey--the Lone Cypress-- and have lunch at Pebble Beach Lodge
Great place to see sea otters up close as they sometimes jump into your boat
17 recommandé par les habitants
Monterey Bay Kayaks - Elkhorn Slough
2390 CA-1Great place to see sea otters up close as they sometimes jump into your boat
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
84 Fishermans WharfGarrapata State Park Bluff Trail
Great nearby hike with awesome views of Big Sur
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdGreat place to relax. Award winning spa
Sightseeing
This is one of California's oldest missions and right down the road from my house
76 recommandé par les habitants
Mission San Carlos Borromeo
3080 Rio Rd
This is one of California's oldest missions and right down the road from my house
This is my favorite beach and most tourists miss it. You can also follow a walking trail on the left side of the beach to other beaches going towards Big Sur with signs about the history of the area
Carmel River Beach Trail
26478 Carmelo StThis is my favorite beach and most tourists miss it. You can also follow a walking trail on the left side of the beach to other beaches going towards Big Sur with signs about the history of the area
Elkhorn Slough Safari
7981 Moss Landing RdGreat way to see sea otters and seals
Bakeries
Delicious place for breakfast and not far from my house in the Barnyard
24 recommandé par les habitants
Lafayette Bakery & Cafe
3659 The BarnyardDelicious place for breakfast and not far from my house in the Barnyard
Great place to have breakfast on your way down to Big Sur.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Big Sur Bakery
47540 CA-1Great place to have breakfast on your way down to Big Sur.
Sweet Reba's
206 Crossroads BoulevardVery popular bakery in the Crossroads
This bakery was established in 1899 and is still good. Located on Ocean Ave. Carmel
9 recommandé par les habitants
Carmel Bakery
Ocean AvenueThis bakery was established in 1899 and is still good. Located on Ocean Ave. Carmel
Rise + Roam
7th AvenueNewish bakery in Carmel
Rise + Roam
7th AvenueLafayette Bakery & Cafe
3659 The BarnyardHappy Hour
Upstairs with outdoor fireplaces--this is a fun place for happy hour.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Vesuvio Restaurant
Junipero StreetUpstairs with outdoor fireplaces--this is a fun place for happy hour.
La Playa Carmel
8th AvenueMission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StWine tasting
Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room
7th Avenue