Guidebook for Carmel Valley
Drinks & Nightlife
Folktale Winery & Vineyards
8940 Carmel Valley RdOften have music on the weekends
Although we don't frequent the Running Iron, if you are looking for a colorful bar experience with the locals it is located in the Village
30 locals recommend
Running Iron
24 E Carmel Valley RdAlthough we don't frequent the Running Iron, if you are looking for a colorful bar experience with the locals it is located in the Village
Food Scene
Great local's spot for the freshest fish and local wine selection. It is a fish market as well as a restaurant.
16 locals recommend
Sea Harvest
100 Crossroads BlvdGreat local's spot for the freshest fish and local wine selection. It is a fish market as well as a restaurant.
Local's coffee shop in Carmel Valley Village that offers great baked goods
20 locals recommend
Wild Goose Cafe
18 E Carmel Valley RdLocal's coffee shop in Carmel Valley Village that offers great baked goods
Wagon Wheel Restaurant
7156 Carmel Valley RdWe love the breakfasts here! A favorite of locals.
Carmel Poke Co
173 Crossroads BlvdParks & Nature
Offers incredibly beautiful views and interesting walks
309 locals recommend
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Offers incredibly beautiful views and interesting walks
Garland Ranch offers miles of fabulous hiking trails, which is located less than a mile away
133 locals recommend
Garland Ranch Regional Park
700 W Carmel Valley RdGarland Ranch offers miles of fabulous hiking trails, which is located less than a mile away
Adventures by the Sea has bike rentals and is located on a bike trail with miles of biking along the coast. They also offer kayak rentals and paddle boards.
11 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Adventures Inc
624 Ocean View BlvdAdventures by the Sea has bike rentals and is located on a bike trail with miles of biking along the coast. They also offer kayak rentals and paddle boards.
For surf lessons, Brian Gorrell, who is a surf instructor, as well as an all around great waterman offers private and group lessons. I highly recommend him. His number is (831)392-6905
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueFor surf lessons, Brian Gorrell, who is a surf instructor, as well as an all around great waterman offers private and group lessons. I highly recommend him. His number is (831)392-6905
Arts & Culture
It is one of the beautiful missions that were built by Father Junipero Serra
76 locals recommend
Carmel Mission
3080 Rio RdIt is one of the beautiful missions that were built by Father Junipero Serra
Essentials
It's a small market in Carmel Valley Village which has a meat market with a nice selection of meats and cheeses
33 locals recommend
Jerome's Carmel Valley Market
2 Chambers LnIt's a small market in Carmel Valley Village which has a meat market with a nice selection of meats and cheeses
Everything Else
The Refuge is a day spa that offers hot tubs, cold plunges, steam and sauna and meditation rooms in a beautiful outdoor setting. A great place to end the day or to even have as a destination, but they do require being very quiet. They also offer massages.
65 locals recommend
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdThe Refuge is a day spa that offers hot tubs, cold plunges, steam and sauna and meditation rooms in a beautiful outdoor setting. A great place to end the day or to even have as a destination, but they do require being very quiet. They also offer massages.
The aquarium down on Cannery Row in Monterey offers a world renowned aquarium experience
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowThe aquarium down on Cannery Row in Monterey offers a world renowned aquarium experience