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 personas de la zona recomiendan
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 personas de la zona recomiendan
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 personas de la zona recomiendan
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 personas de la zona recomiendan
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 personas de la zona recomiendan
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
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
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
Playa de Carmel
Arts & Culture
Galería Winfield
Best Art Gallery in town.
Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific StCentro de Arte Fotográfico
9th AvenueBiblioteca Henry Miller
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 PrincipalAeropuerto Regional de Monterey
200 Fred Kane DrEntertainment & Activities
Acuario de Monterey Bay
886 Cannery Row