Carmel Valley & By-The-Sea, Monterey, & Big Sur
Food scene
If you only have one night to experience what makes Carmel Valley special, slip into this popular European cafe, enjoy the calamari or escargot to start, experiment with a pizza, & for heaven’s sake save room for dessert! The lemon cake is perfect a la mode. The wine list offers exceptional local, state, & European vintages that allow you to explore the world in a glass.
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Café Rustica
10 Del Fino PlIf you only have one night to experience what makes Carmel Valley special, slip into this popular European cafe, enjoy the calamari or escargot to start, experiment with a pizza, & for heaven’s sake save room for dessert! The lemon cake is perfect a la mode. The wine list offers exceptional local, state, & European vintages that allow you to explore the world in a glass.
An amazing brunch with exquisite white sangria! French classics like onion soup and a very fine scallop meet modern deep-fried Oreos & a chocolate foam of a mousse for dessert. My favorite garden, personally!
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ROUX
6 Pilot RdAn amazing brunch with exquisite white sangria! French classics like onion soup and a very fine scallop meet modern deep-fried Oreos & a chocolate foam of a mousse for dessert. My favorite garden, personally!
Feel like a night in? Order pickup to your preferred spice level & kick up your feet! The green curry is a personal go-to.
Thai Village
7 Del Fino PlFeel like a night in? Order pickup to your preferred spice level & kick up your feet! The green curry is a personal go-to.
Their haystack onion rings haunt my dreams. Exquisite pizzas & open all day!
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Corkscrew Cafe
55 W Carmel Valley RdTheir haystack onion rings haunt my dreams. Exquisite pizzas & open all day!
Cheese, chocolate, caviar, wine, & all the fixings—these experienced cheesemongers will set you up! A great chance to explore Carmel-By-The-Sea.
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The Cheese Shop
Junipero StreetCheese, chocolate, caviar, wine, & all the fixings—these experienced cheesemongers will set you up! A great chance to explore Carmel-By-The-Sea.
After The Cheese Shop, pop across the street for the lamb chop duo & a fantastic cocktail in this gorgeous courtyard.
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Anton & Michel Restaurant
7th AvenueAfter The Cheese Shop, pop across the street for the lamb chop duo & a fantastic cocktail in this gorgeous courtyard.
What it says on the tin! Step into a little slice of a Nona’s kitchen.
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Little Napoli
Dolores StreetWhat it says on the tin! Step into a little slice of a Nona’s kitchen.
Neighbourhoods
A unique escape—a consistent 5-10 degrees warmer than our beautiful coast. Known for its vineyards & tiny mountain town feel, this is the next international destination.
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Carmel Valley
A unique escape—a consistent 5-10 degrees warmer than our beautiful coast. Known for its vineyards & tiny mountain town feel, this is the next international destination.
Clint Eastwood served as mayor of this upscale coastal community.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea
San Antonio AvenueClint Eastwood served as mayor of this upscale coastal community.
This treasure of the California Coast was made famous by John Steinbeck. Visit his wharf & old cannery row—now one of the most famous aquariums in the world!
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Monterey
This treasure of the California Coast was made famous by John Steinbeck. Visit his wharf & old cannery row—now one of the most famous aquariums in the world!
Sightseeing
This gorgeous national park includes unique experiences such as Pfeiffer State Beach, Bixby Bridge, the New Camaldodi Hermitage, & the Esalen Institute (hot springs included!).
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Big Sur
This gorgeous national park includes unique experiences such as Pfeiffer State Beach, Bixby Bridge, the New Camaldodi Hermitage, & the Esalen Institute (hot springs included!).
This research- & conservation-based aquarium is world-famous for a reason! Wave at the penguins, stroke a sting ray, & twirl with the sardines in this marine oasis.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowThis research- & conservation-based aquarium is world-famous for a reason! Wave at the penguins, stroke a sting ray, & twirl with the sardines in this marine oasis.
A gorgeous beach & popular fishing spot for perch, sea bass, & halibut.
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Marina State Beach
200 Reservation RdA gorgeous beach & popular fishing spot for perch, sea bass, & halibut.
Kloosterstrand
Our absolute closest ocean beach—gorgeous any time!
Necessities
Forget the sunblock? Pick it up at this gourmet market, along with Beckman’s pie, Monterey sourdough, Fiorello’s gelato, & the best house-made chocolate croissant (sold out by 10:30am most days!).
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Jerome's Carmel Valley Market
2 Chambers LnForget the sunblock? Pick it up at this gourmet market, along with Beckman’s pie, Monterey sourdough, Fiorello’s gelato, & the best house-made chocolate croissant (sold out by 10:30am most days!).
A great stop for fuel on your way to the beach or Big Sur—local organics, a good latte, & my favorite curried turkey salad.
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Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley RdA great stop for fuel on your way to the beach or Big Sur—local organics, a good latte, & my favorite curried turkey salad.
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Vervoersmogelijkheden
Wine Trolley!
Bless your palette with these vines! Check out the Monterey-Carmel Valley wine trolley & get the most out of the grape.
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Layers: Bay Area Fashion
Layers are essential for the coast of California! A light jacket, a sweater, a thin long sleeve shirt, & a lighter shirt will do you for all seasons.
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River Safety
Oh the Carmel River is glorious in any season! The river house is almost on top of the local swimming hole so in summer, please bring water shoes to keep away any sharp rocks. Follow the rock path upriver for about 5 minutes & take the leap into the Bucket! (Or just wade & lay on the sandy beach)