Guidebook for Carmel
Entertainment & Activities
In-Shape Health Clubs
2370 N Fremont StExcellent fitness center. Special guest rate applies.
Pebble Beach Resorts
1700 17 Mile DrWorld-class golfing, sightseeing and restaurants
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWorld class aquarium on Cannery Row
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
3206 Stevenson DrOne of many great courses at Pebble Beach.
The Spanish Bay Club
2700 17 Mile DrOne of many great courses at Pebble Beach.
Massage, co-ed cedar sauna, eucalyptus steam room, 4 Nordic cold and 6 hot plunge pools. Indoor solariums, thermal waterfalls. Day entry $46. Massage and day entry $120.
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Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdMassage, co-ed cedar sauna, eucalyptus steam room, 4 Nordic cold and 6 hot plunge pools. Indoor solariums, thermal waterfalls. Day entry $46. Massage and day entry $120.
Cinemark Monterey 13
1700 Del Monte CenterLatest movies. Multiple screens. 3D capability
Parks & Nature
Beautiful beach. Depending on season, dolphins, whales and sea-birds.
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Carmel City Beach
Beautiful beach. Depending on season, dolphins, whales and sea-birds.
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdThe name says it all!
Beautiful walk along the ocean. Lots of marine life and sea-birds.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Beautiful walk along the ocean. Lots of marine life and sea-birds.
Relaxed hiking trails. Pack a lunch and enjoy the scenery.
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Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdRelaxed hiking trails. Pack a lunch and enjoy the scenery.
Sightseeing
One of the original Spanish Missions
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Misión de San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo
3080 Rio RdOne of the original Spanish Missions
Crab House
60 Fishermans WharfRestaurants, boat rentals, sightseeing.
Interesting town to visit for the day. Lots of cafes, shops, bookstores, restaurants. About an 3/4 hour north on Highway 1, depending on traffic.
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Santa Cruz
Interesting town to visit for the day. Lots of cafes, shops, bookstores, restaurants. About an 3/4 hour north on Highway 1, depending on traffic.
Small village with wine tastings, small shops, restaurants about 30 minutes east on Carmel Valley Road.
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Carmel Valley
Small village with wine tastings, small shops, restaurants about 30 minutes east on Carmel Valley Road.
17 17 Mile Dr
17 17 Mile DriveBeautiful views of beach, ocean, and ocean-front homes.
Beautiful historic bridge and ocean views south on Highway 1 in Big Sur.
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Bixby Creek Bridge
California 1Beautiful historic bridge and ocean views south on Highway 1 in Big Sur.
Pack a lunch and hike or drive south on Highway 1 for breathtaking views of the ocean.
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Big Sur
Pack a lunch and hike or drive south on Highway 1 for breathtaking views of the ocean.
An old Spanish Mission town about 45 minute away, north on Highway 101 close to Hollister. Old main street, great Mexican food. Relaxed atmosphere.
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San Juan Bautista
An old Spanish Mission town about 45 minute away, north on Highway 101 close to Hollister. Old main street, great Mexican food. Relaxed atmosphere.
Shopping
Whole Foods Market
800 Del Monte CenterGood food, fresh fruits and veggies.
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte CenterMajor shopping center with movie theaters.
CVS
6 The CrossroadsComplete pharmacy and personal items.
Costco Wholesale
801 Tioga AveAbout 15 minute drive.
Food Scene
Lafayette Bakery & Cafe
3659 The BarnyardDaily fresh pastries, sandwiches, quiche
Café Rustica
10 Del Fino PlGreat food, pizza, outdoor dining.
La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th AvenueGreat pizza, breakfasts, dinners.
Talbott Vineyards
6th AvenueWine tasting
Starbucks
1212 Forest AveVery close to the house.
Il Fornaio
Monte Verde StreetGreat bar and restaurant.
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio RdClint Eastwood's place
Hotel owned by Doris Day with indoor/outdoor areas for lunch, cocktails. Usually live music in evening. Delightful place.
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Cypress Inn
Hotel owned by Doris Day with indoor/outdoor areas for lunch, cocktails. Usually live music in evening. Delightful place.
Enzo
6315 San Carlos StExcellent mediterranean food.
Tommy's Wok
Great Chinese food at good prices. Take out or dine in.
Order at the counter. They deliver to your table. Excellent variety of wholesome food and pastries. Sit be the fireplace and enjoy.
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Carmel Belle
Ocean AvenueOrder at the counter. They deliver to your table. Excellent variety of wholesome food and pastries. Sit be the fireplace and enjoy.
Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant
Mission StreetIt's like being in Paris. Amazing pastries.
Luxurious dining, expensive shopping and beautiful views. Sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine.
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The Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17 Mile DriveLuxurious dining, expensive shopping and beautiful views. Sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine.
Grasings
6th AvenueGreat cocktails and appetizers. Dinner is pricey.
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1One of many great restaurants20-30 minutes south of us.
Great food, mixed drinks and wine selection. Interesting history.
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Tarpy's Roadhouse
2999 Monterey Salinas HwyGreat food, mixed drinks and wine selection. Interesting history.
Small, inexpensive place with sliders, fish tacos, local brews. Big portions. Local hangout.
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Big Sur Taphouse
47520 CA-1Small, inexpensive place with sliders, fish tacos, local brews. Big portions. Local hangout.
Arts & Culture
Sunset Center
San Carlos StreetLive performances
Golden Bough Playhouse
Community theater downtown. http://www.pacrep.org/Home%20Page
An excellent museum with many historical artifacts, scenes and stories from motion pictures and an excellent video of his life and the Salinas Valley history. You'll awaken your interest in re-reading his literature.
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National Steinbeck Center
1 Main StAn excellent museum with many historical artifacts, scenes and stories from motion pictures and an excellent video of his life and the Salinas Valley history. You'll awaken your interest in re-reading his literature.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveGood food, good prices.
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdClose by.