Guidebook for Carmel-by-the-Sea
Food Scene
Dametra Cafe
Lincoln Streetfun and lively; good food
Barmel
Carmel Waygood drinks and tapas, live music, late night bites
Katy's Place
Mission Streetgood food
Vesuvio Restaurant
Junipero Streetgreat rooftop bar; good food
Little Napoli
Dolores Streetgood Italian
The Little Swiss Café
Dolores Streetgreat breakfast
Peppers Mexicali Cafe
170 Forest AveGood Cali Tex-Mex
From Scratch Restaurant
3626 The BarnyardGreat breakfast and lunch
Patisserie Bechler
1225 Forest AveGreat French bakery, pastries, yummy lunch
Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio PlGood bakery with lunch options
Passionfish
701 Lighthouse Avegood restaurant for seafood
Cultura Comida y Bebida
Great Oaxacan food
Parks & Nature
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Stunning views and great hiking
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdGreat Hiking; river
Awesome beach; great for swimming ,boogie boarding, surfing, walks and runs, picnics
142 locals recommend
Carmel City Beach
Awesome beach; great for swimming ,boogie boarding, surfing, walks and runs, picnics
Carmel River State Beach
26495 Carmelo StGreat scenic beach to walk and explore or picnic
Great park to take children. Within walking distance. Play structure, basketball court, BBQs, trails, and tennis courts nearby.
Forest Hill Park
3026 Junipero StGreat park to take children. Within walking distance. Play structure, basketball court, BBQs, trails, and tennis courts nearby.
Sightseeing
Great coastal drive and exploration with hikes and scenic vistas; great restaurants
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
Great coastal drive and exploration with hikes and scenic vistas; great restaurants
Cannery Row
Touristy historical area with shops, eateries, and history
History, picturesque, restaurants, fresh seafood, whale watching tours
23 locals recommend
Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans WharfHistory, picturesque, restaurants, fresh seafood, whale watching tours
Entertainment & Activities
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowGreat aquarium; educational and fun; off Cannery Row
Lighthouse Cinema
525 Lighthouse AveDowntown quaint movie theatre
Osio Theater
350 Alvarado StGreat Indie theatre in downtown Monterey
Roller coasters, rides, arcade, all on the beach boardwalk
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StRoller coasters, rides, arcade, all on the beach boardwalk
Arts & Culture
educational with local animal life and history
28 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest Aveeducational with local animal life and history
Essentials
Bruno's Market & Deli
Junipero Streetgreat deli and meat selection; essentials and local fare
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey Blvdfull service grocery
Getting Around
Monterey Regional Airport
200 Fred Kane DrRental car options on site