Guidebook for Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula
Food Scene
Carmel Belle
Ocean AvenueGood Food,
Sea Harvest
100 Crossroads BlvdFresh, local seafood restaurant
Delicious and authentic Italian fare. Intimate setting, very romantic.
15 persone del luogo consigliano
La Balena
Junipero StreetDelicious and authentic Italian fare. Intimate setting, very romantic.
Yummy, fresh, local coffee. Close to the house and much quieter than Starbucks.
24 persone del luogo consigliano
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting
246 Crossroads BlvdYummy, fresh, local coffee. Close to the house and much quieter than Starbucks.
Order the "house special" roll (it's not on the menu but we promise you won't regret it)!
19 persone del luogo consigliano
Sushi Heaven
Dolores StreetOrder the "house special" roll (it's not on the menu but we promise you won't regret it)!
Great organic salads and sandwiches, beautiful gardens, and fresh produce.
25 persone del luogo consigliano
Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley RdGreat organic salads and sandwiches, beautiful gardens, and fresh produce.
Big Sur Bakery
47540 CA-1Unfortunately closed due to a fire
Parker-Lusseau Pastries
539 Hartnell StBest coffee and pastries on the peninsula!
Mission Bistro
Lucky
Good early morning Peets coffee!
Alvarado Street Brewery
426 Alvarado StDrinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour and features for local and visiting bands. DJ comes on later at night on the weekends.
38 persone del luogo consigliano
Barmel
Carmel Way Great happy hour and features for local and visiting bands. DJ comes on later at night on the weekends.
SUR at The Barnyard
3601 The BarnyardGreat bar, good food.
Parks & Nature
Riserva Naturale Statale di Point Lobos
62 CA-1Elkhorn Slough Safari
7981 Moss Landing RdFun pontoon boats, rent kayaks, sea otters
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Monterey Bay Coastal TrailGreat walks, views etc
Spiaggia di Carmel
Arts & Culture
Galleria d'Arte Winfield
Best Art Gallery in town.
Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific StCenter for Photographic Art
9th AvenueHenry Miller Memorial Library
48603 CA-1When visiting Big Sur
Essentials
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdLucky California
200 Country Club GateCVS
6 The CrossroadsDrug Store
Whole Foods Market
800 Del Monte CenterGreat food shopping.
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest AveGreat shopping stop
Getting Around
Monterey Airbus Shuttle
438 Calle PrincipalAeroporto Regionale di Monterey
200 Fred Kane DrEntertainment & Activities
Acquario di Monterey Bay
886 Cannery Row