Things to Do in Carmel, CA

  • 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
  • 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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Musicians/DJs 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Santa Cruz County Symphony hosts some of the finest musicians in California. Tickets to their concerts can be purchased individually or as season passes.
29.5 Miles
97% 61 votes
Surfing Lessons Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
There is no better way to learn about mastering the waves than taking lessons with Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School. Their experienced trainers will have you up on the board in no time through a variety of lesson plans or surf camps.
29.5 Miles
83% 65 votes
Art Museum 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
29.5 Miles
96% 70 votes
Farms & Ranches 55 Peckham Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy picking their own apples, strawberries, olallieberries and boysenberries at Gizdich Ranch. The ranch also features picnicking areas and offers tours of the apple orchard and berry farms.
29.6 Miles
26% 87 votes
Movie Theaters 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
29.6 Miles
93% 84 votes
Breweries 103 Kennedy Drive, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
A coastal brewery with a creative approach, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales makes an array of distinctive craft beers. Some beers are inspired by European styles, while others are more traditionally American. The brewery features a tasting room.
29.6 Miles
50% 22 votes
Winery/Vineyard 100 Kennedy Dr, Ste 102, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Located between the Bay Area and Monterey, Pelican Ranch Winery specializes in Rhone and Burgundy wine varieties. Wine-tasting tours and scheduled events are open to all guests with members receiving special invitations to select gatherings.
29.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Paddleboarding 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Stand Up Paddle New Brighton is a seasonally open shop that serves all paddleboarding and kayaking needs from rentals to private classes. They can also serve parties and team building activities for groups up to 20 people.
29.6 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Friends of Santa Cruz State Park is a non-profit organization that funds interpretive programs for schools groups, native plant restorations, and community education events. The organization focuses on Sunset State Beach and Manresa State Beach.
29.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
Theaters 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Located on the Cabrillo campus, Cabrillo Stage has been performing Broadway caliber musical productions for over thirty years. From Disney to pop culture musicals, each season provides enjoyable dynamic performances. After performance discussions and seasonal subscriptions are available.
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