Restaurants
Explore the village's most celebrated kitchens, from Michelin stars to candlelit bistros.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Your guide to the village by the sea.
Everything worth knowing about Carmel-by-the-Sea, gathered in one place.
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a one-square-mile village on California's Monterey Peninsula, famous for its storybook cottages, white-sand beach, nearly one hundred art galleries and some of the finest restaurants on the West Coast. This directory collects the best of the village and its surroundings, from Michelin-starred dining rooms and historic inns to Pebble Beach golf, Point Lobos and the real estate team that knows the market best.
Shopping & Boutiques
Wander Ocean Avenue's courtyards and find something you'll keep forever.
Beaches & Parks
White sand, wind-sculpted cypress and the wildest coastline in California.
Attractions & Landmarks
A storybook village with a mission, a poet's tower and a world-famous drive.
Real Estate
The featured real estate team for Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Monterey Peninsula.
Good to know.
Where is Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Carmel-by-the-Sea sits on the Monterey Peninsula on California's Central Coast, about 120 miles south of San Francisco and five miles south of Monterey, at the northern gateway to Big Sur.
What is the best way to get around Carmel?
On foot. The village core is roughly one square mile, and restaurants, galleries, shops, tasting rooms and Carmel Beach are all within a few blocks of Ocean Avenue. Park once and walk.
How do I get listed in the Carmel by the Sea Directory?
The directory features a curated selection of businesses, places and services in and around Carmel-by-the-Sea. Use the contact link in the footer to suggest a listing.