Things To Do

Restaurants in Carmel:

Bud's at La Playa (Bar and Restaurant inside La Playa Hotel) Brophy's Tavern (Irish Pub & Sports Bar) Vesuvio (Italian Restaurant with Rooftop Bar) The Pocket Carmel Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro Anton & Michel Toro Sushi Vin (Wine Bar and Restaurant) Stationæry (Brunch) Nicolas Cocina de Herencia (Upscale Mexican dining) Cottage of Sweets (Novelty Candy Shop)

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Adult tickets are $65. Youth and Senior tickets are $50.

The Hay

Public, par-3 golf course located next to Pebble Beach Gold Course. Hay's Place restaurant located next to course available for lunch and dinner (the tin can nachos are a must).

The Bench

Overlooking the 18th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links, The Bench at The Lodge at Pebble Beach is a great place for lunch, dinner or just drinks!

17 Mile Drive

The 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach is a scenic, 17-mile toll road on the Monterey Peninsula that offers stunning coastal views, celebrity-owned mansions, and natural landmarks like the Lone Cypress and Del Monte Forest. Admission to 17-Mile Drive is $12.25 per vehicle. The gate fee is reimbursed with a purchase of $35 or more at all Pebble Beach Resorts restaurants, excluding Pebble Beach Market.

Carmel Beach

Wine Tasting in Carmel Valley

Lizzy's favorites are The Wine House, Folktale, Pelio Estate

Carmel Mission Basilica

Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo, first built in 1797, is one of the most authentically restored Catholic mission churches in California.

California 1

The Big Sur Highway 1 drive is California's iconic, scenic coastal route (Route 1) known for rugged cliffs, redwoods, and ocean views