Guidebook for Carmel
Food Scene
Lively, fun, happen'n spot! Usually live music on the weekends. Can always watch "the game" for whatever the season might be, baseball, football, etc.. 3 min. drive from the yurt. 831 625 2252. 7166 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel CA 93923.
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Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley RdLively, fun, happen'n spot! Usually live music on the weekends. Can always watch "the game" for whatever the season might be, baseball, football, etc.. 3 min. drive from the yurt. 831 625 2252. 7166 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel CA 93923.
Best hearty breakfast you can get on the Peninsula. If you really want a Carmel Valley Cowboy breakfast that will hold you until dinner this is the place! 3 minutes from the yurt.
831 624 8878
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Wagon Wheel Restaurant
7156 Carmel Valley RdBest hearty breakfast you can get on the Peninsula. If you really want a Carmel Valley Cowboy breakfast that will hold you until dinner this is the place! 3 minutes from the yurt.
831 624 8878
Close and has internet service 831 624 5934
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Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting
246 Crossroads BlvdClose and has internet service 831 624 5934
Great bagels and bagel sandwiches!!!! It actually is located in the Carmel Rancho Shopping Center. Also very close to Carmel Bicycle. 26539 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel. 831 625 5180
The Bagel Bakery
26539 Carmel Rancho BlvdGreat bagels and bagel sandwiches!!!! It actually is located in the Carmel Rancho Shopping Center. Also very close to Carmel Bicycle. 26539 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel. 831 625 5180
Best burger around- hands down- AND you can even split it along with a split caesar salad- great deal!! Their onion rings are really good too! 831 659 2233
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Los Laureles Lodge
313 W Carmel Valley RdBest burger around- hands down- AND you can even split it along with a split caesar salad- great deal!! Their onion rings are really good too! 831 659 2233
Our favorite restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula- most creative and delicious entrees with the best list of wines you can find by the glass anywhere in the area. 831 655 3311
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Passionfish
701 Lighthouse AveOur favorite restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula- most creative and delicious entrees with the best list of wines you can find by the glass anywhere in the area. 831 655 3311
If you're going to the Aquarium this is the best place for Mexican food - probably the place on the entire Monterey Peninsula! 831 373 6892
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Peppers Mexicali Cafe
170 Forest AveIf you're going to the Aquarium this is the best place for Mexican food - probably the place on the entire Monterey Peninsula! 831 373 6892
Sundays- Live jazz with the best seating found in very comfortable lawn chairs slightly submerged in the Big Sur River- a cold beer and a sandwich- not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 831 667 2700
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Big Sur River Inn
46800 CA-1Sundays- Live jazz with the best seating found in very comfortable lawn chairs slightly submerged in the Big Sur River- a cold beer and a sandwich- not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 831 667 2700
One of our favorite spots- the deck sits 600' above the Pacific and it's hard to beat the ambiance you'll find here while drinking a glass of wine or a cold beer and watching the sun go down. 831 667 2331. Closed due to the 2017 winter storms. Will update when reopened.
Spa Alila
48123 CA-1One of our favorite spots- the deck sits 600' above the Pacific and it's hard to beat the ambiance you'll find here while drinking a glass of wine or a cold beer and watching the sun go down. 831 667 2331. Closed due to the 2017 winter storms. Will update when reopened.
Simple, unpretentious, DELICIOUS! Our favorite breakfast spot in Carmel-By-The-Sea. 831 624 1600
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Carmel Belle
Ocean AvenueSimple, unpretentious, DELICIOUS! Our favorite breakfast spot in Carmel-By-The-Sea. 831 624 1600
Cozy Bistro offering French-Italian fare with a fixed-price menu option. 29 Dolores St Carmel by the Sea 831 622 9899
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La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th AvenueCozy Bistro offering French-Italian fare with a fixed-price menu option. 29 Dolores St Carmel by the Sea 831 622 9899
The essence of Big Sur. This eatery perched on a Big Sur cliffside offers California fare and a terrace with breathtaking views. 48510 CA 1 Big Sur 831 667 2345
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Nepenthe
48510 CA-1The essence of Big Sur. This eatery perched on a Big Sur cliffside offers California fare and a terrace with breathtaking views. 48510 CA 1 Big Sur 831 667 2345
Italian country cooking and warm hospitality at this Bistro Italiano, generous servings. Cozy, lively, delicious. Dolores and 7th St Carmel by the Sea 831 626 6335
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Little Napoli
Dolores StreetItalian country cooking and warm hospitality at this Bistro Italiano, generous servings. Cozy, lively, delicious. Dolores and 7th St Carmel by the Sea 831 626 6335
Delicious, affordable, inside or outside, breakfast or lunch. Pet friendly, too. Always outstanding. 312 Mid Valley Shopping Center Carmel CA 93923 831 624 2029
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Jeffrey's Grill & Catering
112 Mid Vly CtrDelicious, affordable, inside or outside, breakfast or lunch. Pet friendly, too. Always outstanding. 312 Mid Valley Shopping Center Carmel CA 93923 831 624 2029
French country cuisine- always excellent food, service, atmosphere-it's one of our favorites for lunch or dinner! 831 659 4444. 10 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley, 93924
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Café Rustica
10 Del Fino PlFrench country cuisine- always excellent food, service, atmosphere-it's one of our favorites for lunch or dinner! 831 659 4444. 10 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley, 93924
Great food at reasonable prices and over the top friendly service! Make sure you're ready to dance and sing. 831 622 7766. Ocean Ave and Lincoln, Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921.
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Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetGreat food at reasonable prices and over the top friendly service! Make sure you're ready to dance and sing. 831 622 7766. Ocean Ave and Lincoln, Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921.
Authentic old world French artisan bakery- THE BEST! Specializing in rustic breads, pastries, & sandwiches- a great place to start the day or to pickup some sandwiches for a picnic.
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Lafayette Bakery & Cafe
3659 The BarnyardAuthentic old world French artisan bakery- THE BEST! Specializing in rustic breads, pastries, & sandwiches- a great place to start the day or to pickup some sandwiches for a picnic.
Essentials
Fresh organic produce, sandwiches, juices, salads, - perfect for picking up a picnic to take hiking, sightseeing or whatever. 2 -1/2 minutes from the yurt.
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Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley RdFresh organic produce, sandwiches, juices, salads, - perfect for picking up a picnic to take hiking, sightseeing or whatever. 2 -1/2 minutes from the yurt.
Great little local natural food store- oldest one on the Peninsula!
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Cornucopia Community Market
26135 Carmel Rancho BlvdGreat little local natural food store- oldest one on the Peninsula!
Very close to where we live and not only has groceries & a deli, but a pharmacy as well- 1-1/2 miles east of our house.
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Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdVery close to where we live and not only has groceries & a deli, but a pharmacy as well- 1-1/2 miles east of our house.
Valley Maid Launderette
Coin operated laundromat (no dry cleaning). 831 624 9905
Mid-Valley Cleaners
110 Mid Vly Ctr831 624 6101 Dry cleaning services.
Everything Else
Great place to rent bikes, kayaks, anything for outdoor adventures by or on the bay.
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Adventures by The Sea
299 Cannery RowGreat place to rent bikes, kayaks, anything for outdoor adventures by or on the bay.
It's a beautiful little village with several great restaurants, and 16 tasting rooms representing some incredible local wines. Not to mention 2500 acre Garland Park for some incredible day hikes!
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Carmel Valley
It's a beautiful little village with several great restaurants, and 16 tasting rooms representing some incredible local wines. Not to mention 2500 acre Garland Park for some incredible day hikes!
The Refuge Experience! Heat Up- 6-10 minutes in their vast co-ed cedar sauna or spacious co-ed eucalyptus steam room and then: Cool Down- 10-60 seconds in their 2 cold plunge pools the temperatures of the Pacific Ocean or the Nordic cold plunge pools with waterfalls the temperatures of an icy river. Relax- 10-15 minutes within their 2 acre serene, silent outdoor relaxation areas in Andirondack chairs by fire pits or indoor relaxation sanctuaries with zero gravity recliners & soothing music. And then finally Explore (in between cycles) in one of the 3 sparkling , UV cleansed, warm pools or 3 sparkling , UV cleansed, hot pools with thermal waterfalls.
831 620 7360.
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Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdThe Refuge Experience! Heat Up- 6-10 minutes in their vast co-ed cedar sauna or spacious co-ed eucalyptus steam room and then: Cool Down- 10-60 seconds in their 2 cold plunge pools the temperatures of the Pacific Ocean or the Nordic cold plunge pools with waterfalls the temperatures of an icy river. Relax- 10-15 minutes within their 2 acre serene, silent outdoor relaxation areas in Andirondack chairs by fire pits or indoor relaxation sanctuaries with zero gravity recliners & soothing music. And then finally Explore (in between cycles) in one of the 3 sparkling , UV cleansed, warm pools or 3 sparkling , UV cleansed, hot pools with thermal waterfalls.
831 620 7360.
Shopping
Bank of America
3640 Rio RdClosest B of A
Wells Fargo Bank
Ocean AvenueClosest Wells Fargo Bank
Tancredi & Morgen
7174 Carmel Valley RdExcellent store for unusual and tasteful gifts!
REI
145 General Stilwell DrBest selection of outdoor gear on the Peninsula.
River House Books
208 Crossroads BlvdPersonal Service, knowledgable staff
The everything, anything store. Fabulous greeting cards, gifts, handmade items, malt balls, and a beautiful store to visit. Put it on your list!
Spencer's Stationery
233 Crossroads BlvdThe everything, anything store. Fabulous greeting cards, gifts, handmade items, malt balls, and a beautiful store to visit. Put it on your list!
Arts & Culture
Because it's the cultural heart of Big Sur. This is the "where" in Big Sur and if you're coming back or just coming to Big Sur for the first time sign up for their newsletter! Enough said!!
****Currently located in the Barnyard Shopping Center until Big Sur reopens*****
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Henry Miller Memorial Library
48603 CA-1Because it's the cultural heart of Big Sur. This is the "where" in Big Sur and if you're coming back or just coming to Big Sur for the first time sign up for their newsletter! Enough said!!
****Currently located in the Barnyard Shopping Center until Big Sur reopens*****
Located in the "Village" near several tasting rooms and restaurants- and because you are our guest you have access to approximately 10,000 DVD's to choose from for free!
Carmel Valley Video
10 E Carmel Valley RdLocated in the "Village" near several tasting rooms and restaurants- and because you are our guest you have access to approximately 10,000 DVD's to choose from for free!
Robinson Jeffers Tor House and Hawk Tower, a must see. Call for reservations: 831 624 1813////831 624 1840.
Tour Tor House,
Climb Hawk Tower,
Stroll the English Gardens,
Step back in time,
Experience the atmosphere.
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Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation
26304 Ocean View AveRobinson Jeffers Tor House and Hawk Tower, a must see. Call for reservations: 831 624 1813////831 624 1840.
Tour Tor House,
Climb Hawk Tower,
Stroll the English Gardens,
Step back in time,
Experience the atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowOne of the Best Aquariums in the world!
Sightseeing
Scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, hugging the Pacific coastline. Pass by famous golf courses, mansions and the famous Lone Cypress and Bird Rock.
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17-Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveScenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, hugging the Pacific coastline. Pass by famous golf courses, mansions and the famous Lone Cypress and Bird Rock.
Old Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfHistoric Cannery Row for hotels, shopping, dining, family fun.
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Cannery Row
Historic Cannery Row for hotels, shopping, dining, family fun.
Carmel Mission
3080 Rio RdHistory of early Carmel Missons
This is the Big Sur Lighthouse on Highway 1 Big Sur (not in Monterey). Fantastic tours of the lighthouse and the setting is spectacular. Perched high on a volcanic rock above the Pacific Ocean, the views and history are one of a kind. Don't miss this one!! Visit www.pointsur.org for tour details, directions, costs, etc. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Point Sur Lighthouse
Cabrillo HighwayThis is the Big Sur Lighthouse on Highway 1 Big Sur (not in Monterey). Fantastic tours of the lighthouse and the setting is spectacular. Perched high on a volcanic rock above the Pacific Ocean, the views and history are one of a kind. Don't miss this one!! Visit www.pointsur.org for tour details, directions, costs, etc. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!