Carmel (California) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Monterey County, California, United States
About Carmel (California)
Hollywood actor Clint Eastwood served one term as mayor of Carmel, from 1986 to 1988. Carmel is five miles south ofMontereycity in theMonterey Bayregion ofCalifornia. A mostly upper-class destination for adults, the town itself is small – you can walk across the main part in five minutes – but filled with art galleries, cafes, restaurants and inns. Every evening, visitors gather on the pristine beach to watch colorful sunsets. Carmel's rocky coastline is picturesque but dangerous for boats, so unlike most coastal towns in California, it was never a good base for fishing. After the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco, it became famous as an artist colony, and there are still several dozen art galleries in town. Temperatures in September are perfect: 70-80°F (21-27°C) during the day and 50-60
Top Attractions in Carmel (California)
Explore the best things to see and do in Carmel (California):
- ★17-Mile Drive
- ★Architecture
- ★Carmel Bach Festival
- ★Carmel Beach
- ★Carmel River State Beach
- ★Carmel Visitor Center
- ★Forest Theater
- ★Gravity Garden
Where to Eat in Carmel (California)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Allegro Pizzeria
- 🍴Anton & Michel's
- 🍴Bruno's Market & Deli
- 🍴Carmel Bakery
- 🍴Le Soufflé
- 🍴Mission Ranch
Where to Stay in Carmel (California)
- 🏨Best Western
- 🏨Carmel Country Inn
- 🏨Carmel Lodge
- 🏨Carmel Mission Inn
- 🏨Carmel Wayfarer Inn
- 🏨Coachmans Inn
Carmel (California) Travel Guide Sections
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