Things To Do
Carmel and the Monterey Bay Area are full of incredible things to see and do — from cozy cafés and top-notch restaurants to unique shops, scenic spots, and fun local activities. Check out some of our favorite recommendations below!
Dining
Seventh & Dolores
Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Carmel Bakery
Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
The Pocket
6th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Stationæry
San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
La Bicyclette Restaurant
2 7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Nece's GF
25 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA 93940
Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant
100 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel, CA 93923
Corkscrew Cafe
55 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Earthbound Farm Stand
7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923
Activities
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Biking or Driving 17 Mile Drive
Carmel Plaza
Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Carmel-By-The-Sea Wine Walk
Folktale Winery & Vineyards
8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923
Carmel Valley WIne Tasting
Crossroads Shopping Center
Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Carmel Valley Hiking
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Bixby Bridge Vista Point
39020 Coast Road, Monterey, CA 93940
Hiking in Big Sur
For all the days along the way