Carmel Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Carmel, California

Officially named Carmel-by-the-Sea this picturesque seaside city is a favorite destination for local Californians looking for a romantic weekend getaway, and for visitors stealing away to explore the area on a family vacation. Carmel is an excellent travel locale offering a multitude of sights and activities to satisfy the desires of just about any visitor.

For a kid friendly vacation, frolic on the beach, picnic in one of the parks or explore the hiking trails of Point Lobos. For more sophisticated visitors, explore the exclusive shops and dine in one of the delightful four-star restaurants. Carmel has long attracted artists and creative types, so if you have a serious interest in art, or just like to browse, this city has more than one hundred galleries and arts and craft shops to wander through.

Carmel is a pedestrian and pet friendly community--one of the most dog friendly towns in the United States. Most locals get around on foot, and visitors would be well advised to abandon their vehicles while in town.  If you travel with your pet, it will be welcome to accompany you into most businesses and even restaurants. A booming tourism industry assures a well-developed tourist infrastructure with lodgings and accommodations for a variety of budgets and tastes. The tourist information booth in town will provide visitors with travel guides and brochures to ensure a successful trip. Carmel also hosts several websites such as http://www.carmelcalifornia.com/ to help you get started planning your trip before you leave home!

The Carmel travel guide gives you you have all the information you need to plan your trip. It includes user reviews, maps, travel tips, and a list of Carmel Hotels.

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Carmel, California Lodging

  1. Carmel Hotels120 Highlands Dr
    Carmel, CA 93923

    "restaurant was excellent and service was super" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Carmel Hotels3080 Rio Road
    Carmel, CA 93923

    "has beautiful rooms, beautiful grounds, a heated pool and two outdoor jacuzzis" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Carmel Hotels155 Highlands Dr
    Carmel, CA 93923

    "beautiful, quiet place with fantastic views" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Sportswise of Carmel
  2. The Tradewinds at Carmel
  3. Lobos Lodge
  4. Normandy Inn
  1. Carmel River Inn
  2. Tally Ho Inn
  3. Carmel Village Inn

Carmel, California Things To Do

  1. Carmel Things To DoSeventeen Mile Drive
    Carmel, CA

    17-Mile drive is jaw-dropping. The perfectly manicured golf greens melt into the Pacific Ocean's crashing waves. Watch the deer and the lucky-ducks (the folks fortunate enough ... more on Tripadvisor

  2. Carmel National And State ParksRoute 1
    Box 62, Carmel, CA 93923

    Pt Lobos is great - both above the water and underneath! The cost to park inside the park is $9. But there is ... more on Tripadvisor

  3. This is a famous dive site in the Montery-Carmel area. An arm of the submarine canyon ... more on Tripadvisor

  1. Carmel City Beach
  2. Crossroads Shopping Village (The)
  3. Suds & Scissors
  4. Mischievous Rabbit (The)
  1. Borromeo del Rio Carmelo Mission
  2. Rancho Canada Golf Club
  3. Classic Art Gallery