Guidebook for Carmel Valley
Food Scene
Locals LOVE this place! People drive from the coast to eat here! Also a great place to have lunch.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Rustica
10 Del Fino PlLocals LOVE this place! People drive from the coast to eat here! Also a great place to have lunch.
A lovely spot for outdoor dining. You can also get one of their fab flatbread pizzas HALF PRICE between 5-6pm every day--eat-in or carry out! (Menu is in the room)
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corkscrew Cafe
55 W Carmel Valley RdA lovely spot for outdoor dining. You can also get one of their fab flatbread pizzas HALF PRICE between 5-6pm every day--eat-in or carry out! (Menu is in the room)
A great spot for a reasonably priced brunch.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jeffrey's Grill & Catering
112 Mid Vly CtrA great spot for a reasonably priced brunch.
A fantastic restaurant for an upscale experience. Perfect preparations of fish and vegetables, as well as, a lovely wine list. Don't forget, you can always bring your own bottle for a corkage fee!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carmel Valley Ranch
1 Old Ranch RdA fantastic restaurant for an upscale experience. Perfect preparations of fish and vegetables, as well as, a lovely wine list. Don't forget, you can always bring your own bottle for a corkage fee!
Always packed, this long time locals favorite has a great breakfast menu that has something for everybody.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wagon Wheel Restaurant
7156 Carmel Valley RdAlways packed, this long time locals favorite has a great breakfast menu that has something for everybody.
The best locals spot in town! A piano bar every night, a beautiful view of the water, traditional food that is consistently delicious. It's got tons of character and lots of energy.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StThe best locals spot in town! A piano bar every night, a beautiful view of the water, traditional food that is consistently delicious. It's got tons of character and lots of energy.
THE BEST place to go for lunch (or dinner) in Big Sur. I've been to Sierra Mar at Post Ranch and I feel this place is far better. A beautiful view and a peaceful atmosphere.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ventana Big Sur
48123 CA-1THE BEST place to go for lunch (or dinner) in Big Sur. I've been to Sierra Mar at Post Ranch and I feel this place is far better. A beautiful view and a peaceful atmosphere.
Cantinetta Luca
Dolores StreetNorthern Italian cuisine
This is what most people think of when they want Italian--pasta, meat, cheese and lost of sauce. HUGE portions.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Napoli
Dolores StreetThis is what most people think of when they want Italian--pasta, meat, cheese and lost of sauce. HUGE portions.
One of the finest restaurants in the area. A special occasion dinner.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant 1833
500 Hartnell StOne of the finest restaurants in the area. A special occasion dinner.
Everything Else
If you want a relaxing day at an "adult water park", go here. For $35 per person, you can use all of their tubs, saunas and other aquatherapy pools. A truly relaxing retreat.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdIf you want a relaxing day at an "adult water park", go here. For $35 per person, you can use all of their tubs, saunas and other aquatherapy pools. A truly relaxing retreat.
Bernardus Winery
5 W Carmel Valley RdA great spot to go wine-tasting
There are places all around Parsonage to go wine-tasting. Walk and taste!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parsonage Winery Tasting Room
19 E Carmel Valley RdThere are places all around Parsonage to go wine-tasting. Walk and taste!
Shopping
Phoenix Shop
48510 CA-1Hippy heaven for sale. This place is a must see in Big Sur.
A beautiful store that is worth looking at. Lovely linens and dainty things the ladies will love.
Jan De Luz Linens
6th AvenueA beautiful store that is worth looking at. Lovely linens and dainty things the ladies will love.
A fun area to shop--lots of parking and sun compared to the sometimes crowded Carmel by the sea.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Barnyard
The BarnyardA fun area to shop--lots of parking and sun compared to the sometimes crowded Carmel by the sea.
A great shopping area with a number of fun stores. Plenty of parking.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Crossroads Carmel
243 Crossroads BlvdA great shopping area with a number of fun stores. Plenty of parking.
Sightseeing
A short drive from the unit, this place is a well kept park perfect for hiking and enjoying nature. Make sure to take water!
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdA short drive from the unit, this place is a well kept park perfect for hiking and enjoying nature. Make sure to take water!
A great hiking spot on the beach
309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1A great hiking spot on the beach
Use the pass attached to the key and take a drive along the beautiful 17-mile drive in Pebble Beach.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveUse the pass attached to the key and take a drive along the beautiful 17-mile drive in Pebble Beach.
If you love golf and beautiful views, head over here and listen to the bagpipes play on the beach at sunset. Sit outside next to the fire pit and enjoy a cocktail and appetizer. Dress warmly!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17 Mile DrIf you love golf and beautiful views, head over here and listen to the bagpipes play on the beach at sunset. Sit outside next to the fire pit and enjoy a cocktail and appetizer. Dress warmly!
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowA must see!!
National Steinbeck Center
1 Main StFor history buffs
It's where everyone likes to watch the hustle and bustle
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cannery Row
Cannery RowIt's where everyone likes to watch the hustle and bustle
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
1700 17 Mile DriveFor the golf enthusiast
Everyone's favorite spot in Pacific Grove. Perfect for a romantic kiss. Dress warmly.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdEveryone's favorite spot in Pacific Grove. Perfect for a romantic kiss. Dress warmly.
A lovely place to see the beach.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds
800 Asilomar AveA lovely place to see the beach.
Arts & Culture
Sunset Center
San Carlos StreetCheck out their calendar of events online.