Restaurant Recommendations
We have lived here for 20 years and know this town.
This is a family friendly place. Sean the owner is great and the servers are very kind. Its our cheers!
20 locals recommend
Trailside Café & Beer Garden
3 Del Fino PlThis is a family friendly place. Sean the owner is great and the servers are very kind. Its our cheers!
5 star restaurant and mixologists are best on peninsula. They changed the decor from rustic to LA Modern which we don't like because it lost the Carmel Valley charm, but if you want a nice meal, this is a good place. They also have outdoor seating that is beautiful.
28 locals recommend
The Spa at Bernardus Lodge
415 W Carmel Valley Rd5 star restaurant and mixologists are best on peninsula. They changed the decor from rustic to LA Modern which we don't like because it lost the Carmel Valley charm, but if you want a nice meal, this is a good place. They also have outdoor seating that is beautiful.
Best margaritas close to the house. The owners are brothers and very cool. The food is really good if you are in the mood for mexican. And you cant beat the bottomless mimosas on Sunday Brunch!
6 locals recommend
Plaza Linda Restaurant
27 E Carmel Valley RdBest margaritas close to the house. The owners are brothers and very cool. The food is really good if you are in the mood for mexican. And you cant beat the bottomless mimosas on Sunday Brunch!
In the mood for a country bar? This one has a juke box and the bartenders rock. If you are in the know, you can get the app and control all of the music. Great burgers.
30 locals recommend
Running Iron
24 E Carmel Valley RdIn the mood for a country bar? This one has a juke box and the bartenders rock. If you are in the know, you can get the app and control all of the music. Great burgers.
This is a 12 minute drive from the house but its better pizza than in the village. Plus, if you are gluten free, this pizzeria has gluten free! (Dont forget to ask for extra cheese though)
Iolis' Pizzeria
307 Carmel Valley RoadThis is a 12 minute drive from the house but its better pizza than in the village. Plus, if you are gluten free, this pizzeria has gluten free! (Dont forget to ask for extra cheese though)
Best restaurant in Carmel. About a 15-20 min drive from the house. Food is amazing (béarnaise sauce and fries really?) and the mixology of the bartenders is first class.
23 locals recommend
Seventh & Dolores
Dolores StreetBest restaurant in Carmel. About a 15-20 min drive from the house. Food is amazing (béarnaise sauce and fries really?) and the mixology of the bartenders is first class.
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San Carlos StreetBistro Giovanni
6th AvenueActivity Guide
Need something to do?
You can hike up the hill from the front door or drive 10 minutes to this beautiful park filled with trails for all levels.
133 locals recommend
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdYou can hike up the hill from the front door or drive 10 minutes to this beautiful park filled with trails for all levels.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowGotta visit at least once.
They have updated the Boardwalk and its good fun for kids with the video games and rides. It will surely tire the little ones out and give the teens a cool place to go.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThey have updated the Boardwalk and its good fun for kids with the video games and rides. It will surely tire the little ones out and give the teens a cool place to go.
Spectacular dog friendly beach! Must see! There are volleyball nets at the bottom of Ocean Ave that my daughter loves!
142 locals recommend
Carmel City Beach
Spectacular dog friendly beach! Must see! There are volleyball nets at the bottom of Ocean Ave that my daughter loves!
Very comfortable place to enjoy a glass of wine. Sometimes they even have music!
10 locals recommend
Georis Winery
1 Pilot RdVery comfortable place to enjoy a glass of wine. Sometimes they even have music!
Big Sur is about an hour but there is no more of a spectacular drive along the coast.
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
Big Sur is about an hour but there is no more of a spectacular drive along the coast.
The mission is a magical and historical place. Even just a walk through the courtyard will take your breath away.
76 locals recommend
Carmel Mission
3080 Rio RdThe mission is a magical and historical place. Even just a walk through the courtyard will take your breath away.