Kristin's Guidebook
Food scene
This is an easy delicious breakfast, lunch and early dinner spot. It has amazing salads, charcuterie boards, soups, smoothies, pressed juice, baked goods including gluten free and vegan options and is run by a super friendly staff and 2 community- beloved owners. There’s a fireplace and strong WiFi in case you want to hang for awhile.
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Carmel Belle
Ocean AvenueThis is an easy delicious breakfast, lunch and early dinner spot. It has amazing salads, charcuterie boards, soups, smoothies, pressed juice, baked goods including gluten free and vegan options and is run by a super friendly staff and 2 community- beloved owners. There’s a fireplace and strong WiFi in case you want to hang for awhile.
The premier sushi restaurant in Carmel. Small and quaint. A favorite with locals, you might miss it if you didn’t know it was there. Making reservations is a must and turn off you cell phones. Be sure to try something from the specials menu! You won’t be disappointed!
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Akaoni
6th AvenueThe premier sushi restaurant in Carmel. Small and quaint. A favorite with locals, you might miss it if you didn’t know it was there. Making reservations is a must and turn off you cell phones. Be sure to try something from the specials menu! You won’t be disappointed!
Quite simply the best coffee and matcha green tea in town. They make it with care and don’t over roast the beans or serve it scorching! The breakfast and lunch selections are seasonal and imaginative. But if you’ve got a particular palate note they don’t make substitutions. But don’t worry it’s worth it! They also have a small, finely curated selection of handmade goods and as the name states, are artisan, custom stationers. A young, hip family run place you don’t want to miss.
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Stationæry
San Carlos StreetQuite simply the best coffee and matcha green tea in town. They make it with care and don’t over roast the beans or serve it scorching! The breakfast and lunch selections are seasonal and imaginative. But if you’ve got a particular palate note they don’t make substitutions. But don’t worry it’s worth it! They also have a small, finely curated selection of handmade goods and as the name states, are artisan, custom stationers. A young, hip family run place you don’t want to miss.
Come with a group for a fun, lively music filled evening! Right on Ocean Avenue, it always has a wait list to get in. It’s as much about the food as it is the atmosphere and the warm welcoming staff!
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Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetCome with a group for a fun, lively music filled evening! Right on Ocean Avenue, it always has a wait list to get in. It’s as much about the food as it is the atmosphere and the warm welcoming staff!
If you love oysters and fine dining this is your place! Modern decor in a historic building, it feels like you’re in a big city restaurant without the scene. Sitting at the raw bar and sharing oysters and glass of champagne is heavenly! It has traditional superb steaks and imaginative salads as well.
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Seventh & Dolores
Dolores StreetIf you love oysters and fine dining this is your place! Modern decor in a historic building, it feels like you’re in a big city restaurant without the scene. Sitting at the raw bar and sharing oysters and glass of champagne is heavenly! It has traditional superb steaks and imaginative salads as well.
Don’t let the simple ambiance fool you, everything is fresh and delicious here. Fresh and local ingredients are sourced with care. Sit outside for a real “locals”
experience.
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La Balena
Junipero StreetDon’t let the simple ambiance fool you, everything is fresh and delicious here. Fresh and local ingredients are sourced with care. Sit outside for a real “locals”
experience.
A Carmel institution in a historic building right in downtown Carmel.
The fudge is outstanding and they carry vintage and hard to find candies. They even ship worldwide so you won’t be tempted to eat it all during your visit.
Cottage of Sweets
Ocean AvenueA Carmel institution in a historic building right in downtown Carmel.
The fudge is outstanding and they carry vintage and hard to find candies. They even ship worldwide so you won’t be tempted to eat it all during your visit.
The food is on par with the view, as it overlooks the 18th hole at the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Located downstairs in The Lodge, it has fire pit tables compete with blankets. Everyone will find something they love here, from vegans to steak lovers. Be sure to order the bread ballon!
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The Bench
1700 17 Mile DrThe food is on par with the view, as it overlooks the 18th hole at the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Located downstairs in The Lodge, it has fire pit tables compete with blankets. Everyone will find something they love here, from vegans to steak lovers. Be sure to order the bread ballon!
This is 4 minutes from the home! Its perfect for a casual family lunch or a 3 course meal with wine pairings. It has a croquet lawn for family fun and a great fire pit. They also have a wine tasting room further in Carmel Valley Village and a fantastic spa on site.
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The Spa at Bernardus Lodge
415 W Carmel Valley RdThis is 4 minutes from the home! Its perfect for a casual family lunch or a 3 course meal with wine pairings. It has a croquet lawn for family fun and a great fire pit. They also have a wine tasting room further in Carmel Valley Village and a fantastic spa on site.
Clint Eastwood’s restaurant overlooking where Carmel River meets the Pacific Ocean. The view is everything. Kids can play on the lawn and try and spot the lone black sheep in the herd! There’s also a piano player and a lovely bar scene.
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Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StClint Eastwood’s restaurant overlooking where Carmel River meets the Pacific Ocean. The view is everything. Kids can play on the lawn and try and spot the lone black sheep in the herd! There’s also a piano player and a lovely bar scene.
True artisanal ice cream with flavors you’ve never dreamed of!
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Revival Ice Cream
463 Alvarado StTrue artisanal ice cream with flavors you’ve never dreamed of!
Yummy pastries and a quaint meeting place before you explore the retail at the Barnyard.
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Lafayette Bakery & Cafe
3659 The BarnyardYummy pastries and a quaint meeting place before you explore the retail at the Barnyard.
This is the most family friendly sushi place around. Kids will love looking at all the photos of past patrons on the wall. There’s even a small patio to dine on. Try the “Tom and Jerry!”
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Sushi Heaven
Dolores StreetThis is the most family friendly sushi place around. Kids will love looking at all the photos of past patrons on the wall. There’s even a small patio to dine on. Try the “Tom and Jerry!”
Retail
The best local shopping.
A must stop for jewelry and watch lovers alike! A finely curated selection of the best Rolex vintage watches and estate jewelry. A family run business trusted by locals and an international clientele. They also have a master jewelry maker onsite for custom work and also are fair and honest in their estate buying. If you love dogs, Yasko the German Shepard is usually hanging out and loves a good pat!
Fourtané Jewelers
Lincoln StreetA must stop for jewelry and watch lovers alike! A finely curated selection of the best Rolex vintage watches and estate jewelry. A family run business trusted by locals and an international clientele. They also have a master jewelry maker onsite for custom work and also are fair and honest in their estate buying. If you love dogs, Yasko the German Shepard is usually hanging out and loves a good pat!
The best in Scandinavian home goods and design in a quaint boutique. For such a little space the selection is amazing. Be sure to stock up on the stylish and well made wooden and natural bristle cleaning tools. The owner is very knowledgeable and if there’s something you don’t see on the floor, just ask! They ship internationally. If you’re around during the holidays the shop comes alive with the most beautiful and festive decor. These are pieces that you will hand down.
Fjorn-by-the-Sea
The best in Scandinavian home goods and design in a quaint boutique. For such a little space the selection is amazing. Be sure to stock up on the stylish and well made wooden and natural bristle cleaning tools. The owner is very knowledgeable and if there’s something you don’t see on the floor, just ask! They ship internationally. If you’re around during the holidays the shop comes alive with the most beautiful and festive decor. These are pieces that you will hand down.
A Carmel art institution still in the family. From contemporary artists like Danielle Nelson Mourning, to the masters, like Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Weston Gallery has been supplying collectors with the best in photography and sculpture since the 70’s. It’s had a chic new remodel and makes you feel like you could be in Soho but without the coldness you find in the gallery scene. Come to buy or come to look, the staff loves to talk about their artists no matter what!
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Weston Gallery
A Carmel art institution still in the family. From contemporary artists like Danielle Nelson Mourning, to the masters, like Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Weston Gallery has been supplying collectors with the best in photography and sculpture since the 70’s. It’s had a chic new remodel and makes you feel like you could be in Soho but without the coldness you find in the gallery scene. Come to buy or come to look, the staff loves to talk about their artists no matter what!
What Monterey lacks in department stores, GBG makes up for in well curated fashion from small and well known designers. The staff is very attentive and I dare you not to find your new favorite pair of jeans in the “Jean vault!”
Girl Boy Girl Mission
7th AvenueWhat Monterey lacks in department stores, GBG makes up for in well curated fashion from small and well known designers. The staff is very attentive and I dare you not to find your new favorite pair of jeans in the “Jean vault!”
Paloosh
Ocean AvenueGirl Boy Girl’s bigger sister store.
Family fun
Local activities good for families.
Located in downtown Carmel. The children’s branch has storytime, computers and local performers. Its a great to spot hang with the kids on a rainy day.
Biblioteca Harrison Memorial
Lincoln StreetLocated in downtown Carmel. The children’s branch has storytime, computers and local performers. Its a great to spot hang with the kids on a rainy day.
A HUGE park to let the kids burn off some steam! Located by El
Estero Park. There’s a skate park next store as well as paddle boat rentals.
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Zona de juegos Dennis The Menace
777 Pearl StA HUGE park to let the kids burn off some steam! Located by El
Estero Park. There’s a skate park next store as well as paddle boat rentals.
Sightseeing
One of the best views in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Book a guided tour if you love architecture and or poetry. Step back into Carmel’s art colony days....
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Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation
26304 Ocean View AveOne of the best views in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Book a guided tour if you love architecture and or poetry. Step back into Carmel’s art colony days....
Endless family fun. The restaurant is also top notch. Don’t forget to get a sustainable seafood guide to help you make safer seafood choices while dining out or at the grocery store!
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Acuario de Monterey Bay
886 Cannery RowEndless family fun. The restaurant is also top notch. Don’t forget to get a sustainable seafood guide to help you make safer seafood choices while dining out or at the grocery store!
A sweet museum with 2 locations in old adobe buildings. They have wonderful summer camps for children and classes for beginner artists as well.
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Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific StA sweet museum with 2 locations in old adobe buildings. They have wonderful summer camps for children and classes for beginner artists as well.