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Things To Do in Carmel

These are recommendations from our own trips and friends who live in the area. Enjoy!

Cantinetta Luca

Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

La Bicyclette Restaurant

7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

little small inside, but good pizza

Little Napoli

Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Seventh & Dolores

Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Steakhouse

Anton & Michel Restaurant

7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

For a little fancier moment

Mission Ranch (walking and restaurant)

26270 Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

great for ordering several appetizers and sharing them. Sit outside, get some apps, it’s the best view of the sheep grazing + ocean

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean

630 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940

get to-go and eat on the beach

Carmel Belle

Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

for breakfast & lunch, coffee, and smoothies

Bruno's Market & Deli

Junipero Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

there’s a fresh sandwich counter at the back of the store - so yummy!

Stationæry

San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

cute breakfast spot, has a SB vibe

Carmel Valley Ranch - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

beautiful grounds, great food for all meals, and massages

Cultura Comida y Bebida

Northwest Carmel, CA 93921

recommend sitting outside, inside can feel a little crammed

Basil Seasonal Dining Italian Restaurant

7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

they have the *best* spinone dessert

Hay’s Place

3253 Stevenson Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953

drinks and Mexican food in Pebble Beach

Mission Trails hiking

nature walk behind the house

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Griggs Nursery

9220 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

large grounds that are fun to walk around and smell flowers

Bixby Bridge Vista Point

39020 Coast Road, Monterey, CA 93940

Dampierre Park

55 Paso Hondo, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

river front trail in Carmel Valley with flat, wandering forest trails

Massage & Skin Care @ Om Oasis

631 Cass Street, Monterey, CA 93940

it’s $25 drop in fee to any class - I love the barre class for a workout and “mellow yoga” in the evenings for the best stretching and quiet time

Refuge

27300 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

it’s a $55 admission fee and you can stay all day if you want to enjoy the cold to hot pools, steam rooms, fire pits with chairs for reading, etc. you can get a massage too if you book one. It’s 100% silence on the grounds so very peaceful.

Signature Day Spa

Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

any treatment you can imagine

The Inn at Spanish Bay

2700 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953

outdoor fire pits and sofa’s with a view of the ocean, there’s a bagpiper who plays an hour before sunset most nights.

The Bookworks

667 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

coffee shop + bookstore in one

Café Carmel

Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

their tiramisu is our favorite!!

Carmel Belle

Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Great smoothies

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co

Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Cafe dal Mare

Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Great sandwiches too - turkey, pesto, arugula, on focaccia bread

Folktale Winery & Vineyards

8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Toro Sushi

Northwest Carmel, CA 93921

Alta Bakery and Cafe

502 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940

Captain + Stoker

398 East Franklin Street, Monterey, CA 93940

Café Rustica

10 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

Corkscrew Cafe

55 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

Alvarado Street Brewery

426 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA 93940

Relaxed burgers and beer

Earthbound Farm Stand

7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Great spot to get some fresh produce and they have their pumpkins out for fall!

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