Carmel Sunset Views Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The downtown area is small and very easy to navigate. There are many restaurants, art galleries, craft galleries and other unique shops. The city (a 1 mile square area) does not have street addresses nor mail delivery. Everyone has to go to the post office to collect their mail. Nor does the city allow neon signs, there are no traffic lights and still has a law on the books that bans women from wearing high heels (not enforced). Ocean Avenue is the main street with stores and restaurants extending 2 blocks on either side.
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San Antonio AvenueThe downtown area is small and very easy to navigate. There are many restaurants, art galleries, craft galleries and other unique shops. The city (a 1 mile square area) does not have street addresses nor mail delivery. Everyone has to go to the post office to collect their mail. Nor does the city allow neon signs, there are no traffic lights and still has a law on the books that bans women from wearing high heels (not enforced). Ocean Avenue is the main street with stores and restaurants extending 2 blocks on either side.
City/town information
Monterey is just over the hill from Carmel and was the first California capitol. There are many historical buildings and a "path of history" that you can follow that takes you to many of the buildings (primarily older adobe) of importance. There are two wharfs in Monterey, one is primarily a fishing wharf while the other hosts many good seafood restaurants and shops.
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Monterey
Monterey is just over the hill from Carmel and was the first California capitol. There are many historical buildings and a "path of history" that you can follow that takes you to many of the buildings (primarily older adobe) of importance. There are two wharfs in Monterey, one is primarily a fishing wharf while the other hosts many good seafood restaurants and shops.
Del Monte Forest, more commonly known as Pebble Beach, abuts Carmel. It is a large gated community that charges a toll to visitors. Hugging the coastline it is world famous for its golf courses and hosts many professional tournaments. It is also internationally known for its 17 Mile Drive - a drive along the coast and through the forests that gives visitors a glimpse of some beautiful mansions as well as a pleasant drive along the ocean over to Pacific Grove.
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Del Monte Forest
Del Monte Forest, more commonly known as Pebble Beach, abuts Carmel. It is a large gated community that charges a toll to visitors. Hugging the coastline it is world famous for its golf courses and hosts many professional tournaments. It is also internationally known for its 17 Mile Drive - a drive along the coast and through the forests that gives visitors a glimpse of some beautiful mansions as well as a pleasant drive along the ocean over to Pacific Grove.
Often called the "last home town" Pacific Grove is a nice community that has a beautiful drive along the ocean. It hosts Asilomar a great conference center with classic buildings. You can drive along the ocean and turn into Monterey Bay's waterfront - taking you to Monterey's Cannery Row and the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Pacific Grove
Often called the "last home town" Pacific Grove is a nice community that has a beautiful drive along the ocean. It hosts Asilomar a great conference center with classic buildings. You can drive along the ocean and turn into Monterey Bay's waterfront - taking you to Monterey's Cannery Row and the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Big Sur coast is a spectacular area. The village of Big Sur is 27 miles south of Carmel via Highway 1 and takes you down one of the most beautiful drives in the country - and well worth the time.
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Big Sur
Big Sur coast is a spectacular area. The village of Big Sur is 27 miles south of Carmel via Highway 1 and takes you down one of the most beautiful drives in the country - and well worth the time.
Sightseeing
A beautiful reserve a short drive south on Highway 1 from Carmel, just before Carmel Highlands. Many beautiful nature walks and beaches. Rumored to be the setting for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island - it is easy to believe when you walk through the forest and the fog is low.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1A beautiful reserve a short drive south on Highway 1 from Carmel, just before Carmel Highlands. Many beautiful nature walks and beaches. Rumored to be the setting for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island - it is easy to believe when you walk through the forest and the fog is low.
17 Mile Drive is a toll road through Pebble Beach/Del Monte Forest with spectacular ocean and forest views as well as driving by some of the most expensive mansions on the coast.
17 Mile Dr
17 Mile Drive17 Mile Drive is a toll road through Pebble Beach/Del Monte Forest with spectacular ocean and forest views as well as driving by some of the most expensive mansions on the coast.
Without question one of the most beautiful of the California missions. On the outskirts of town this historical mission has been well maintained and welcoming.
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Misyong Carmel
3080 Rio RdWithout question one of the most beautiful of the California missions. On the outskirts of town this historical mission has been well maintained and welcoming.
Shopping
Each building is in the fashion of local barns. Beautiful gardens throughout it is a nice destination to stroll through the gardens, eat at many of the fine restaurants, shop in the many shops. It is located just off Highway 1.
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The Barnyard
The BarnyardEach building is in the fashion of local barns. Beautiful gardens throughout it is a nice destination to stroll through the gardens, eat at many of the fine restaurants, shop in the many shops. It is located just off Highway 1.
Shopping
A nice shopping area at Highway 1 and Rio Road. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, a great bakery, coffee shop, and Lula's chocolates (all hand made locally) - be sure to try their salted caramels.
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The Crossroads Carmel
243 Crossroads BlvdA nice shopping area at Highway 1 and Rio Road. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, a great bakery, coffee shop, and Lula's chocolates (all hand made locally) - be sure to try their salted caramels.
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Ang dapat iempake
Dress in layers and have comfortable walking shoes
Being on the coast be prepared to dress in layers. The hotter it is inland, the cooler it tends to be on the coast. A day may start out foggy and have the sun burn off - so best be prepared to dress in layers. The city of Carmel-by-the-Sea is one mile square, hilly and without sidewalks in many of the residential areas so if you wish to walk around it's good to have good walking shoes.
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Definitely easier with a car
There is public transit available within 3 blocks of the property, however, it is a 5 minute walk to the downtown area. If you wish to visit the surrounding communities (Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach) it is far more convenient to have your own car.