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.

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.

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

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From world-class events to hometown entertainment, Carmel-by-the-Sea has a variety of annual events that entice people to return year after year and is a great way to mingle with locals and visitors alike.

Explore Carmel-by-the-Sea's Top 10 Sights. Carmel-by-the-Sea is a place that tempts you to get delightfully distracted — to turn down a passageway, linger in a courtyard, stop to savor an impromptu coffee or sip a glass of deliciously local wine. This is the allure of one of the most walkable coastal villages this side of Europe.

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.

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.

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.