Guidebook for Carmel
Food Scene
Our favorite place for gourmet pizza. Has a great antipasto bar and fireplace.
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Allegro Pizzeria
3770 The BarnyardOur favorite place for gourmet pizza. Has a great antipasto bar and fireplace.
Café Stravaganza
241 Crossroads BlvdCool colorful décor, good food.
Great food, locals eat here, reasonably priced- it's even organic. (I always get the eggplant.)
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tommy's Wok
Great food, locals eat here, reasonably priced- it's even organic. (I always get the eggplant.)
The Bagel Bakery
26539 Carmel Rancho BlvdGreat bagels- fast picnic food!
Great for coffee and pastries. Also Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Fornaio
Monte Verde StreetGreat for coffee and pastries. Also Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm.
There is also a Carmel Valley Roasting Co. on Ocean Ave. between Lincoln and Monte Verde in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Grab a coffee and a muffin and go down to the beach!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting
246 Crossroads BlvdThere is also a Carmel Valley Roasting Co. on Ocean Ave. between Lincoln and Monte Verde in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Grab a coffee and a muffin and go down to the beach!
Coffee and pastries, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, they use mostly local, fresh and organic ingredients.
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La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th AvenueCoffee and pastries, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, they use mostly local, fresh and organic ingredients.
Katy's Place
Mission StreetA favorite breakfast place.
Wagon Wheel Restaurant
7156 Carmel Valley RdAnother popular breakfast spot.
Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant
Mission StreetFresh baked pastries! and more...
All vegetarian food! They are only open Friday , Saturday and Sunday nights. Sunday night is their very cool family style dinner beginning at 5 p.m.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Julia's
1180 Forest AveAll vegetarian food! They are only open Friday , Saturday and Sunday nights. Sunday night is their very cool family style dinner beginning at 5 p.m.
Voted best vegetarian restaurant for over 20 years. Most food is vegetarian, vegan and organic. Very reasonably priced. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Tillie Gort's Café
111 Central AveVoted best vegetarian restaurant for over 20 years. Most food is vegetarian, vegan and organic. Very reasonably priced. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
If you make it down to Big Sur, this is our all-time favorite place for breakfast (they even have veggie "sausage.") They do not serve lunch. Dinners are great too. Has a great rustic atmosphere.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
48865 CA-1If you make it down to Big Sur, this is our all-time favorite place for breakfast (they even have veggie "sausage.") They do not serve lunch. Dinners are great too. Has a great rustic atmosphere.
Really good restaurant in sunny Carmel Valley. There are a lot of neat shops and wineries nearby.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Rustica
10 Del Fino PlReally good restaurant in sunny Carmel Valley. There are a lot of neat shops and wineries nearby.
Has been recommended by several guests. Greek food and bar, open until 11 o'clock p.m. (most restaurants in Carmel close at 9.) They also have a fast-food version at Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey.
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Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetHas been recommended by several guests. Greek food and bar, open until 11 o'clock p.m. (most restaurants in Carmel close at 9.) They also have a fast-food version at Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey.
Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StClint Eastwood's place.
Los Amigos Restaurante
1184 Forest AveOur favorite Mexican restaurant.
Lafayette Bakery & Cafe
3659 The BarnyardYummy treats here.
Sushi Heaven
Dolores StreetSmall and quaint, local's favorite.
Authentic Japanese decor inside, also outdoor dining with a fireplace.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Robata Grill & Sake Bar
3658 The BarnyardAuthentic Japanese decor inside, also outdoor dining with a fireplace.
Has a wonderful outdoor patio with a cozy fireplace, perfect for a romantic evening.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Balena
Junipero StreetHas a wonderful outdoor patio with a cozy fireplace, perfect for a romantic evening.
Breakfast with a view! For extra special occasions.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
California Market at Pacific's Edge
120 Highlands DrBreakfast with a view! For extra special occasions.
Essentials
Small store, but so good to have a health food store so close.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cornucopia Community Market
26135 Carmel Rancho BlvdSmall store, but so good to have a health food store so close.
Big Health food store, it's all there. There are indoor and outdoor tables, great for lunch.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
800 Del Monte CenterBig Health food store, it's all there. There are indoor and outdoor tables, great for lunch.
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdClosest grocery store. Open 24/7.
Sandwiches made at the deli in down town Carmel.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bruno's Market & Deli
Junipero StreetSandwiches made at the deli in down town Carmel.
Convenient yet pricey place for groceries, sandwiches made at the deli, and a great selection of wine.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nielsen Brothers Market
San Carlos StreetConvenient yet pricey place for groceries, sandwiches made at the deli, and a great selection of wine.
Carmel Cleaners
Junipero AvenueDrinks & Nightlife
Excellent organic wine. Michael's sister, Debbie, is the manager- she will fill your glasses, teach you all about wine, and has given us free wine tasting coupons for our guests!
Taste Morgan
204 Crossroads BlvdExcellent organic wine. Michael's sister, Debbie, is the manager- she will fill your glasses, teach you all about wine, and has given us free wine tasting coupons for our guests!
Local's secret: every Sunday you can get drinks for just 10 cents! From 5pm-5:10 pm
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Playa Carmel
8th AvenueLocal's secret: every Sunday you can get drinks for just 10 cents! From 5pm-5:10 pm
Arts & Culture
Tor House and Hawk Tower are amazing stone buildings in Carmel-by-the-Sea, hand built by the famous poet Robinson Jeffers, one of the first bohemian artists in Carmel. Tours on Friday and Saturday.
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Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation
26304 Ocean View AveTor House and Hawk Tower are amazing stone buildings in Carmel-by-the-Sea, hand built by the famous poet Robinson Jeffers, one of the first bohemian artists in Carmel. Tours on Friday and Saturday.
Pacific Repertory Theatre
Santa Rita Street Indoor theatre in the quaint residential area of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Great open-air theater, featuring local actors. The theatre is flanked with two outdoor fireplaces to add to the festive mood of the evening. Bring pillows, a blanket, a picnic, and a bottle of wine!
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Forest Theater, Carmel
Great open-air theater, featuring local actors. The theatre is flanked with two outdoor fireplaces to add to the festive mood of the evening. Bring pillows, a blanket, a picnic, and a bottle of wine!
Entertainment & Activities
A must see place during your stay! Our guest passes get you in free. Use the member's entrance, no waiting in long lines...
668 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowA must see place during your stay! Our guest passes get you in free. Use the member's entrance, no waiting in long lines...
"The Osio Theater is Monterey's only independent, locally-owned movie theater. We strive to bring the highest quality independent, foreign, and classic films to Monterey."
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Osio Theater
350 Alvarado St"The Osio Theater is Monterey's only independent, locally-owned movie theater. We strive to bring the highest quality independent, foreign, and classic films to Monterey."
Sightseeing
Considered the "crown jewel" of the California State Park system, Point Lobos is another must see place to visit and our State Park pass gets you in free.
309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Considered the "crown jewel" of the California State Park system, Point Lobos is another must see place to visit and our State Park pass gets you in free.
A beautiful beach- white sand, dog friendly, a perfect place to stroll any time, have a picnic, or watch the sunset. Bonfires at night are so fun too.
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Carmel City Beach
A beautiful beach- white sand, dog friendly, a perfect place to stroll any time, have a picnic, or watch the sunset. Bonfires at night are so fun too.
Very peaceful, meditative sanctuary and garden. A great place to visit on your way home from Point Lobos.
Carmelite Monastery
27601 CA-1Very peaceful, meditative sanctuary and garden. A great place to visit on your way home from Point Lobos.
Carmel Mission
3080 Rio RdCalifornia history.
Shopping
Shopping, restaurants...Farmer's Market on Tuesday mornings.
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The Barnyard
The BarnyardShopping, restaurants...Farmer's Market on Tuesday mornings.
Shopping, restaurants, Safeway, CVS Drugstore. Also Taste Morgan is located here (we offer a free coupon for wine tasting.)
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Crossroads Carmel
243 Crossroads BlvdShopping, restaurants, Safeway, CVS Drugstore. Also Taste Morgan is located here (we offer a free coupon for wine tasting.)
Carmel Bay Company
Has been a landmark in Carmel forever. Very cool, unique kitchen and house items.
Anthropologie
Ocean AvenueEclectic and cool everything.