Carmel-by-the-Sea, sometimes abbreviated as Carmel, is a small town endowed with a rich artistic history situated on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. Carmel is like a village from fantasy.
Carmel Beach City Park
This is a place where pets are as abundant as people, relatively quiet, and pet friendly. It is a nice place to relax and take a quick nap, there also many vintages points to enjoy the sunset. The best way to get here is to walk down from downtown, and follow the ocean street. Parking is generally full, but there are spaces on ocean avenue.
Carmel Downtown
Downtown Carmel is full of narrow alleys and courtyards to explore. A lot of greenery is ever-present, with many flower pots to complement the abundance of trees. This time round, with a toddler and a stroller, it was physically difficult to go into many courtyards and smaller shops, never mind mentally insane to try to do so in the first place. However, just walking the streets and doing window shopping are pleasures here.
Carmel Antiques
Carmel is a community rich in the history and traditions of early California. Since the turn of the century, Carmel, California has been a mecca for artists, writers, actors and playwrights intent on creating an intellectual and cultural oasis. Each year, visitors are drawn to the diverse festivals and events which promote and enhance the creative traditions of Carmel.
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
Mission Carmel is one of the most popular tourist sites on the Monterey Peninsula and is a National Historic Landmark. It is a place of pilgrimage for visitors from all over the world. In 1987, Pope John Paul II visited the Mission as part of his U.S. tour. It is also a busy and active parish church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Monterey.
The Carmelite Monastery
The Carmelite Monastery is located approximately 2 1/2 miles south from Carmel. Start from the intersection of Ocean Ave. & Highway One. Go South on Highway One for approximately 2 1/2 miles...(you'll even see a sign that says "Big Sur 26 miles" along the way). Keep going on Highway One and as you drive over the hill and start to come down, the Monastery is on your left up in the field just as you see in the picture.
Art Galleries
Art gallery guide and listing of fine art galleries located in Carmel, California. These art galleries feature traditional fine art and contemporary art, California art, Wildlife art, Indian pottery, sculpture, fine art photography, paintings, and other types of visual art. If you are interested in collecting art or just want to view art in this beautiful coastal village, these are the art galleries of Carmel, California.