Destination Carmel By The Sea
Located in Monterey County, Carmel-by-the-Sea attracts thousands of tourists every year and for good reason. It’s gorgeous weather, scenery, quaint village setting, and fine selection of restaurants & shops make it the perfect getaway destination for all who venture downtown. Whether it’s a day, a week, or two-week vacation, it has been ranked as one of the best travel destinations in the U.S.
Visitors have options when it comes to restaurant selections in Carmel. The town’s charming eateries feature a little bit of everything from international, regional and local cuisine. Discover some of the best Seafood, American, Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese, & Mediterranean food on the Central Coast. (Browse restaurant locations in Carmel with the search bar above for more information on the best places to wine and dine). Some restaurants are dog-friendly in case your furry friend wants to come too.
Plan on doing a fair amount of walking as parking is limited in this village by the sea. Whether you’re traveling by foot or vehicle, there is no shortage of things to see and do. Your itinerary might include wine tasting, food tours, home and garden tours, art experiences, shopping, fine dining, visiting a spa or salon, hitting a fitness studio, taking a run, hike or walk downtown or through a park, cultural activities, partaking in some of the numerous local events and attractions, or an afternoon at Carmel Beach.
Carmel Beach is bordered by the town of Carmel, twisted cypress trees, the highly acclaimed Pebble Beach golf resort to the north, and an iconic home designed by renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, to the south near rugged Carmel Point. What else might you expect to see at this famous beach? Seagulls, dolphins & otters, sunbathers, surfers looking to catch a perfect wave, a game of volleyball, children at play, and dogs both on-and-off leash.
If you time it right you might even see a beach wedding take place. In fact, Travel & Leisure rank Carmel at #6 as the best city for romance in the world with its beach weddings and rehearsal dinner locations among wedding parties. No matter how many times you set foot on Carmel Beach, it always has a way of offering something new, yet familiar. The perfect day in Carmel-by-the-Sea ends with an incomparable evening view of the sunset from the beach. Not sure where to begin? Explore www.carmelcalifornia.com for more information, or simply drop by the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center on Ocean Avenue between Junipero and Mission street.
