Guidebook for Carmel Valley
Food Scene
Corkscrew Cafe
55 W Carmel Valley RdGreat food and service. My favorite.
Café Rustica
10 Del Fino PlOutdoor seating available. Excellent food.
Taqueria Del Valle
19 E Carmel Valley RdOwned by a local family. Great food.
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetSome of the best fresh fish in the area!
Parks & Nature
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1One of my favorite parks in the whole world.
Lots of haiking trails.The closest park. The waterfall has water right now too.
133 locals recommend
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdLots of haiking trails.The closest park. The waterfall has water right now too.
Carmel City Beach
Big Sur
Famous views of the Pacific Ocean and great hiking trails/
Great hike with views of the ocean as well as another hike that takes you to a beach.
40 locals recommend
Andrew Molera State Park
45500 CA-1Great hike with views of the ocean as well as another hike that takes you to a beach.
Asilomar State Beach
Sunset DriveFun beach
Shopping
Good grocery store in a shopping center with some unique shopping opportunities.
33 locals recommend
Jerome's Carmel Valley Market
2 Chambers LnGood grocery store in a shopping center with some unique shopping opportunities.
Carmel Plaza
Mission StreetGreat shops and beautiful atmosphere
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte CenterLots of shops and restaurants
Arts & Culture
Carmel By the Sea Scenery
Sunset Center
San Carlos StreetEntertainment & Activities
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowHidden Valley Music Seminars
104 W Carmel Valley RdThey have concerts.
Sunset Center
San Carlos StreetGreat concerts
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowFun for all and very educational
Sightseeing
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueBig Sur
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdWine Tasting
The wine tasting room is filled with art
This is a fun and friendly place to hang out (games and fire pits).
11 locals recommend
The Wine House
1 E Carmel Valley RdThis is a fun and friendly place to hang out (games and fire pits).
Chesebro Wines
19 E Carmel Valley RdGood wine and friendly atmosphere
Parsonage Winery Tasting Room
19 E Carmel Valley RdGood wine. Locally owned.