Guidebook for Carmel-by-the-Sea
Food Scene
Il Tegamino
4 Via Matteo Maria BoiardoItalian, comfort food.
Enzo
6315 San Carlos StMediterranean, Italian, Modern Europe.
Sushi Heaven
Dolores StreetGreat selection of fresh sushi.
Vesuvio Restaurant
Junipero StreetFine Italian dining. Make reservations. Very close.
Little Napoli
Dolores StreetGreat Italian food and pizza. Very close. Make reservations.
Casanova
5th AvenueFine Italian dining. Great for dinner and lunch but more expensive.
Great French and Italian food. Close by. Make reservations!
59 locals recommend
La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th AvenueGreat French and Italian food. Close by. Make reservations!
Best local breakfast and great prices. Less than 1 mile drive.
30 locals recommend
From Scratch Restaurant
3626 The BarnyardBest local breakfast and great prices. Less than 1 mile drive.
A local favorite! Great Mediterranean food, great atmosphere and location. Always busy so make reservations.
67 locals recommend
Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetA local favorite! Great Mediterranean food, great atmosphere and location. Always busy so make reservations.
Definitely my favorite local restaurant and best seafood in the Monterey area. On the Monterey Wharf and about a 4 mile drive.
64 locals recommend
Old Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfDefinitely my favorite local restaurant and best seafood in the Monterey area. On the Monterey Wharf and about a 4 mile drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, great indoor and outdoor atmosphere, good fish tacos and beer selection. About a 4 mile drive.
49 locals recommend
Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley RdLive music, great indoor and outdoor atmosphere, good fish tacos and beer selection. About a 4 mile drive.
Barmel
Carmel WayGreat atmosphere, local's favorite, good prices on drinks and very close.
Sightseeing
Beautiful scenic drive. Enjoy ocean views, beautiful estates and golf courses.
39 locals recommend
17 Mile Dr
17 Mile DriveBeautiful scenic drive. Enjoy ocean views, beautiful estates and golf courses.
One of the most beautiful golf courses and areas to live in the world. Take a tour of Pebble Beach in your car or hit the golf course. Pricy for golf and food but beautiful.
46 locals recommend
Pebble Beach
One of the most beautiful golf courses and areas to live in the world. Take a tour of Pebble Beach in your car or hit the golf course. Pricy for golf and food but beautiful.
Everything Else
Amazing marine life, beautiful architecture, and great biology information on Monterey's kelp forests. Marine life includes sharks, sea otters and penguins to name a few.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowAmazing marine life, beautiful architecture, and great biology information on Monterey's kelp forests. Marine life includes sharks, sea otters and penguins to name a few.
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdBeautiful spa to relax and unwind. Quiet zone, no talking.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful white sand and sunsets. Less than a mile away. Parking is very limited.
142 locals recommend
Carmel City Beach
Beautiful white sand and sunsets. Less than a mile away. Parking is very limited.
Great for hiking, beautiful views and a short drive from Carmel.
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Great for hiking, beautiful views and a short drive from Carmel.
Garrapata State Park
34500 CA-1Beautiful hike, sunrises and sunsets. Short drive.
Arts & Culture
Carmel Mission
3080 Rio RdGreat religious history, beautiful architecture and very close.
Shopping
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte CenterGreat variety. Something for everyone. 2 mile drive.
A variety of unique boutiques. You can find art, clothing, jewelry, and food. Short walk or drive.
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueA variety of unique boutiques. You can find art, clothing, jewelry, and food. Short walk or drive.