Guidebook for Carmel
Parks & Nature
Beautiful State Park close by to the HawksPerch Studio
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Beautiful State Park close by to the HawksPerch Studio
Highly recommended for scuba diving... be aware however of riptides.
8 locals recommend
Monastery Beach
Highly recommended for scuba diving... be aware however of riptides.
Lots of hiking trails amongst beautiful old oak trees
133 locals recommend
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdLots of hiking trails amongst beautiful old oak trees
Go all the way down Ocean Avenue, park and kick off your shoes to experience the soft, ultra-fine sand on the long stretch of a sometimes crowded beach
142 locals recommend
Carmel City Beach
Go all the way down Ocean Avenue, park and kick off your shoes to experience the soft, ultra-fine sand on the long stretch of a sometimes crowded beach
Essentials
Closest Gas station and great convenience store with nice wine selection.
6 locals recommend
Carmel Highlands General Store
70 CA-1Closest Gas station and great convenience store with nice wine selection.
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdClosest grocery store
CVS
6 The CrossroadsClosest drug store, open 7am to 10pm daily.
Lucky California
200 Country Club GateEasy parking and fresh produce.
Cornucopia Community Market
26135 Carmel Rancho BlvdThe nearest natural/health foods store
Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley RdFresh picked seasonal produce and flowers
Food Scene
Starbucks
1212 Forest AveClosest Starbucks
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting
246 Crossroads BlvdOutdoor seating, a locals hangout place
From Scratch Restaurant
3626 The BarnyardThis is a great place for breakfast
Wonderful french bread, croissants and pastries baked fresh all day long
24 locals recommend
Lafayette Bakery & Cafe
3659 The BarnyardWonderful french bread, croissants and pastries baked fresh all day long
Best fresh Chinese food restaurant around... but don't go for the ambiance
21 locals recommend
Tommy's Wok
Best fresh Chinese food restaurant around... but don't go for the ambiance
Good pizza and more, almost always crowded. Reservations advised even for lunch
59 locals recommend
La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th AvenueGood pizza and more, almost always crowded. Reservations advised even for lunch
il vecchio
110 Central AveWonderful Italian food
First Awakenings
300 David AveGreat breakfast place close too aquarium
Whole Foods Market
800 Del Monte CenterFor grocery needs not met by Cornucopia in Carmel
Shopping
The Crossroads Carmel
243 Crossroads BlvdLots of shops and all-budget eateries
Lots of mall-type shops and restaurants as well as a large movie theatre.
80 locals recommend
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte CenterLots of mall-type shops and restaurants as well as a large movie theatre.
Sightseeing
The Barnyard
The BarnyardMany nice shops, beautiful grounds and places to eat
Everything Else
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowNot to be be missed