Things To Do
Carmel Beach
Take a stroll along pristine Carmel Beach, where stately Cypress trees frame sugary white sand. Ranked as one of the nation's cleanest and most beautiful, this crescent-shaped stretch of shoreline is paradise for long walks on the beach, scenic photographs to share, relaxing in the sun, and playing in the surf.
Ocean Avenue
Wander along famous Ocean Avenue and experience a delightful parade of art galleries and carefully curated boutique shops. This tree-lined thoroughfare is the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea's vibrant village, and will lead you to secret passageways, charming courtyards and historic, fairytale-like architecture. Venture off Ocean Avenue to discover more unique items at over 100 shops along the side streets and secret passageways.
Carmel-by-the-Sea Wine Walk
Stroll through Carmel-by-the-Sea's charming European-style village to sip, savor, and discover the region's premium wines. The Carmel-by-the-Sea Wine Walk is a free, mobile guide that will take you on a walkable wine tasting journey to discover exclusive experiences at wine tasting rooms throughout Carmel-by-the-Sea. No matter your taste, you will find amazing opportunities to explore and learn about wine.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Located at the ocean's edge on historic Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is your window to marine life. Visit sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and much more within minutes from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Big Sur
Take a drive down the coast to Big Sur over the Bixby Bridge and spend the afternoon. It's as magnificent as you've heard, with majestic hiking trails at Andrew Molera State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Afterwards, linger at breathtaking hillside restaurants with panoramic ocean views, such as Nepenthe, Big Sur River Inn, or the Post Ranch Inn.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
If cars are your thing, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship showcases its top classes, familiar names and teams where fans of all ages can see, hear and feel the action!