- Our list of the best things to do in Carmel, California, features the top 183 nearby activities — including 86 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Carmel, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 41 things to do within the city of Carmel, CA , followed by 142 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Big Sur, Marina and Watsonville
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Locally stocked seafood grill serves up oysters alongside master mint juleps or spicy bloody marys
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Founded in 2006, Caraccioli Cellars is a family-owned winery that specializes in producing wines using only grapes from the scenic Santa Lucia Highlands. Visitors commonly enjoy sampling the numerous red and white wine varieties in the winery's downtown tasting room.
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Located at the southern most tip of Point Lobos State Park, China Cove and Gibson Beach are must visit attractions on any visit to Central California. Hike along the scenic pathways and take in the serenity of the landscape filled with forest and sparkling green waters.
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The Sunset Cultural Center is considered to be the premier arts facility for the Monterey Peninsula. Musical concerts are frequently held as are ballet performances, theatrical plays, and musical theater shows.
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The Seventeen Mile Drive is a scenic auto route that passes through Pebble Beach. It affords views of the water and coastline so breathtaking that both tourists and locals make it a point to drive on it as often as possible.
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Oenophiles must not miss a chance to visit Chateau Julien, a large winery in Carmel, California. Tourists enjoy tastings featuring all wines currently available for purchase. The stunning grounds and majestic main building are also available for social event rentals.
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Spanning a total of 2,939-acres, Garrapata State Park provides a large variety of scenic natural views for visitors to take in. The picturesque trails, vegetation, and views of the Pacific Ocean are enjoyed by hikers, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
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One Ocean Avenue in Carmel, California is an area people go for shopping, restaurants or entertainment.
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The Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is a 500-acre resort that has a golf course, a spa, a social lounge, a nine-court tennis complex, and two saltwater swimming pools. The resort can be used for hiking, equestrian activities, and mountain biking.
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Fresh oysters and cold beer are some of the things you'll find at A.W. Shucks. This bar is a lively place to be on the weekends.
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Ocean Ave & 7th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93922
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The Galante Vineyards Tasting Room is a wine bar that features local wines, specializing in those from the nearby winery of the same name. The room room is open daily during afternoons, and provides scheduled, curated tastings as well.