Carmel Highlands Travel Guide
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Carmel Riviera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carmel Riviera and surrounding area, you can visit China Cove and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
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Popular places to visit
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Carmel Mission Basilica
This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Carmel at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Carmel Plaza
You can enjoy retail therapy at Carmel Plaza during your trip to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Bixby Bridge
This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.
Sunset Center
Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.
Activities
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Carmel Beach
- Cannery Row
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- Pfeiffer Beach
- Monterey Convention Center
- Asilomar State Beach
- Del Monte Beach
- Carmel Mission Basilica
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Bixby Bridge