Nestled along California's scenic coast lies storybook Carmel-by-the-Sea with one-of-a-kind experiences around every corner. Transport yourself into another world in this one-square mile, fairytale village full of inspired restaurants, wine tasting, boutique shops, art galleries, a white-sand beach, and stunning scenery—all within walking ...

Whether you have a day - or two or three - Carmel-by-the-Sea will reward you with some of the world's finest scenery, historic sites, art galleries, restaurants, and boutique shops. On foot, by car, or both, there's no lack of things to do.

Carmel-by-the-Sea invites you to come explore the Top Things To Do in this world-renowned village-by-the-sea.

Rated a top 10 destination in the United States year after year, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a unique, European-style village nestled above a beautiful white-sand beach where everything is walking distance. From performing arts to hundreds of shops, art galleries, and restaurants, you can do everything or nothing at all.

Whether you have a day - or two or three - Carmel-by-the-Sea will reward you with some of the world's finest scenery, historic sites, art galleries, restaurants, and boutique shops. On foot, by car, or both, there's no lack of things to do.

The mission of Visit Carmel is to promote Carmel-by-the-Sea as a top-rated, world-renowned destination where one-of-a-kind visitor experiences and discoveries are within walking distance of a variety of charming hotels, inns and B&Bs.

Years after the founding of Carmel Mission in 1771, the dream of Carmel as a village-by-the-sea was realized only slowly at the beginning of the 20th century. The natural beauty of the land and the sea had been there for centuries when the founders began to create this amazing community.

Book direct with Carmel-by-the-Sea hotels and inns for the best rooms, rates, and personalized service. You can find your perfect hideaway with more than 40 unique hotels and inns - all within walking distance to restaurants, wine tasting, boutique shops, …

One of the most popular things to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea is explore and wander around the hidden nooks and crannies of this European-style village. From charming courtyards to secret passageways , discoveries await around every corner.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is an idyllic fairy-tale town and European-style village on the Central Coast and, shockingly, is only one square mile in size. Here, visitors will find more than 60 culinary options to choose from, which is more restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.S.