Carmel Things To Do - Best Activities & Attractions in Carmel CA

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ASeventeen Mile Drive

  • 17-Mile drive is jaw-dropping. The perfectly manicured golf greens melt into the Pacific Ocean's crashing waves. Watch the deer and the lucky-ducks (the folks fortunate enough ... more on Tripadvisor
Seventeen Mile Drive
Seventeen Mile Drive
Carmel, CA

BPoint Lobos State Reserve

  • Highlights: guided tours, picnic tables, restrooms more
  • We only had a short time to spend here, but great ... more on Tripadvisor
  • This reserve is a must see for anyone in the Monterey area. Bring a picnic lunch and get there in the morning ... more on Tripadvisor
Point Lobos State Reserve
Point Lobos State Reserve
Route 1
Box 62, Carmel, CA 93923

CMonastery Beach

  • This beach has great views and you can build bon-fires on the sand. But beware that there is a very steep slope off into the ocean ... more on Tripadvisor
  • This is a famous dive site in the Montery-Carmel area. An arm of the submarine canyon ... more on Tripadvisor
Monastery Beach
Monastery Beach
Carmel
CA

DCarmel City Beach

  • Overview This beach is within walking distance (about 7 blocks) from the quaint village ... more on Dogfriendly.com
  • Overview  The Carmel City Beach and the Carmel River Beach are two of the most scenic beaches in this area.  ... more on tripadvisor.com
Carmel City Beach
Carmel City Beach
Ocean Avenue
Camel, California

ECrossroads Shopping Village (The)

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  • everything you need in one place! great food...the best burger i ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview In this shopping village, you can find more than 60 upscale shops as well as restaurants. This shopping village ... more on Wcities
Crossroads Shopping Village (The)
Highway One and Rio Road
Carmel, CA 93923

FSuds & Scissors

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  • I LOVED THIS GROOMING SHOP. WE ARE FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND WE HAVE A VACATION HOUSE IN ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview This full-service pet salon is conveniently located in the Crossroads Shopping Village. You can ... more on Wcities
Suds & Scissors
223 Crossroads Boulevard
Carmel, CA 93923-8664

GMischievous Rabbit (The)

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  • I instantly felt confortable & welcomed. The Beatrix Potter cartoon soundtrack made my children feel that ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview If you are looking for collectibles or for trendy nursery accessories, this shop is for you. Here ... more on Wcities
Mischievous Rabbit (The)
Lincoln Ln
Carmel, CA 93921

IRancho Canada Golf Club

  • Overview Two courses make up this facility, and both are challenging, professionally staffed, and a golfer's paradise. ... more on Wcities
  • Overview This golf facility offers two 18-hole championship golf courses - East and ... more on tripadvisor.com
Rancho Canada Golf Club
Rancho Canada Golf Club
Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93922

JClassic Art Gallery

Classic Art Gallery
Sixth Avenue and San Carlos Street
Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921
When planning a Carmel California Vacation, be sure and give yourself a couple of extra days. Why?  You will not want to leave this beautiful village by the bay. History, romance and absolute beauty all contribute to the hold that Carmel has over its visitors.

Your Carmel California Vacation will be a busy one because there are many things to do, and everyone will tell you the best way to explore the village it is by walking. There are so many lovely courtyards, over sixty, so you will want to walk so that you don’t miss one. Stop in at the Chamber of Commerce and pick up a walking map as well as information on all the local shops and attractions.  

Your Carmel California romantic vacation should also include a visit to Tor House. It is home to one of the great American poets, Robinson Jeffers. This haven built of stone from the shores of Carmel in 1914; it is also the location of the Hawk Tower. The tower will remind you of the Irish Stone Towers from ancient times. This is an amazing photo opportunity.

If your Carmel California Vacation allows for area site seeing, then jump in your car and enjoy the 17-Mile Drive. You will find there are many places to stop along the way. Follow this drive to the Pebble Beach Golf Links if golfing is your forte. World famous golfing on one of the most beautiful coast side courses, call ahead arraignments are recommended. You will also find there are great photo opportunities along the 17 Mile drive that will allow photos beside the golf course. There are many spots along the 17 Mile Drive where you can watch sea otters at play. If the season is right, you may see whales as they are migrating.