Guidebook for Pebble Beach and Carmel

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Guidebook for Pebble Beach and Carmel

Sightseeing

Save 20 percent on daily rentals. Best e-bike rentals on the peninsula! (Mention Mad’s Airbnb)
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Mission Street
Save 20 percent on daily rentals. Best e-bike rentals on the peninsula! (Mention Mad’s Airbnb)
Walking and biking distance from us... The coastal portion of 17 mile drive is the most beautiful drive in the world! The #1 most photographed tree- the Lone Cypress, is perched on a rugged cliff above the ocean off of this scenic route. Note: Early mornings are typically less crowded with tourists.
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17 Mile Dr
17 Mile Drive
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Walking and biking distance from us... The coastal portion of 17 mile drive is the most beautiful drive in the world! The #1 most photographed tree- the Lone Cypress, is perched on a rugged cliff above the ocean off of this scenic route. Note: Early mornings are typically less crowded with tourists.
Beautiful historic mission!
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I-Mission ye-Carmel
3080 Rio Rd
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Beautiful historic mission!
The most beautiful park in California
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
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The most beautiful park in California
The best aquarium in the US
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
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The best aquarium in the US
One of the most beautiful beaches in California, also pet friendly
Carmel Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in California, also pet friendly
45 min South
Big Sur
45 min South
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Monterey Bay Whale Watch
84 Fishermans Wharf
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Monterey Bay Kayaks - Elkhorn Slough
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Popular hotel, spa and dining option in Big Sur
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Ventana Big Sur
48123 CA-1
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Popular hotel, spa and dining option in Big Sur
Cottage of Sweets
Ocean Avenue
Candy shop
One of the oldest Comstock properties in Carmel
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Tuck Box
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One of the oldest Comstock properties in Carmel
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Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation
26304 Ocean View Ave
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Butterfly House
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Lone Cypress
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The Crocker Cypress Grove
Fanshell Beach

Drinks & Nightlife

Best rooftop bar/ patio in Carmel... Great for wine and appetizers around fire pits
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Vesuvio Restaurant
Junipero Street
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Best rooftop bar/ patio in Carmel... Great for wine and appetizers around fire pits
Historic bar and restaurant at Pebble Beach Lodge and Country Club.... Even if yo don't want to spend big bucks to eat here, it's a must stop for a pint! Plus, it's a 20-30 minute beautiful walk if you don't feel up to driving.
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The Tap Room
233 University Ave
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Historic bar and restaurant at Pebble Beach Lodge and Country Club.... Even if yo don't want to spend big bucks to eat here, it's a must stop for a pint! Plus, it's a 20-30 minute beautiful walk if you don't feel up to driving.
Beautiful French chateau inspired property with live music and dancing on the outdoor patio.
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Folktale Winery & Vineyards
8940 Carmel Valley Rd
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Beautiful French chateau inspired property with live music and dancing on the outdoor patio.
Best brewery in Monterey County and great food!
Yeast of Eden
Best brewery in Monterey County and great food!
Great food, great cocktails and late night live music. This is one of the oldest bars in Carmel and one of the few places open after 10pm.
Barmel Supper Club
Great food, great cocktails and late night live music. This is one of the oldest bars in Carmel and one of the few places open after 10pm.
Small and quaint sports pub
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Brophy's Tavern
4th Avenue
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Small and quaint sports pub
Small and quaint with great bar and seafood, small menu.
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A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar
San Carlos Street
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Small and quaint with great bar and seafood, small menu.

Food Scene

Popular breakfast spot in Carmel... Be prepared to wait for a table during peak hours...
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Katy's Place
Mission Street
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Popular breakfast spot in Carmel... Be prepared to wait for a table during peak hours...
Dog friendly restaurant
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Forge in the Forest
5th Avenue
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Dog friendly restaurant
Great outdoor dining and views of the famous Carmel sheep :)
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Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores St
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Great outdoor dining and views of the famous Carmel sheep :)
Probably the most popular restaurant for tourists in town. Good food, generous wine pour, great service and the chef and staff usually come out each night several times to sing and play music for the patrons. Greek-Italian. Reservations highly recommended or be prepared to wait for a table during peak times.
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I-Cafe yeDametra
Lincoln Street
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Probably the most popular restaurant for tourists in town. Good food, generous wine pour, great service and the chef and staff usually come out each night several times to sing and play music for the patrons. Greek-Italian. Reservations highly recommended or be prepared to wait for a table during peak times.
Romantic decor, great pizza!
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La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th Avenue
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Romantic decor, great pizza!
Gorgeous landmark property co-owned by the legendary Doris Day, Carmel's original pet friendly boutique hotel, restaurant and bar with a fabulous outdoor patio for dining or cocktails. We especially love brunch here, and they typically have really good live music as well.
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Cypress Inn
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Gorgeous landmark property co-owned by the legendary Doris Day, Carmel's original pet friendly boutique hotel, restaurant and bar with a fabulous outdoor patio for dining or cocktails. We especially love brunch here, and they typically have really good live music as well.
Upscale seafood restaurant with very charming, romantic decor.
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Grasings
6th Avenue
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Upscale seafood restaurant with very charming, romantic decor.
Very charming and romantic pet friendly restaurant.
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Casanova
5th Avenue
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Very charming and romantic pet friendly restaurant.
Stop here for lunch if you rent e-bikes from Mad Dogs. You can dine waterfront on the famous 18th hole.
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The Bench
1700 17 Mile Dr
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Stop here for lunch if you rent e-bikes from Mad Dogs. You can dine waterfront on the famous 18th hole.
New breakfast/brunch spot in Carmel
El bistro by the sea
New breakfast/brunch spot in Carmel
Very nice owner and great food.
Mission Bistro
Very nice owner and great food.
Greta coffee and breakfast as well as soups and sandwiches
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Carmel Belle
Ocean Avenue
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Greta coffee and breakfast as well as soups and sandwiches
Best Chinese for over 30 years- family owned and operated. Not a fancy restaurant but amazing food at great prices.
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Tommy's Wok
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Best Chinese for over 30 years- family owned and operated. Not a fancy restaurant but amazing food at great prices.
Upscale dining
Foray
Upscale dining
Popular with the locals- breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Stationæry
San Carlos Street
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Popular with the locals- breakfast, lunch, dinner
Popular sushi place
Toro Sushi
Popular sushi place
Seafood restaurant with award winning lobster and artichoke bisque. Larger menu. Food is good, not amazing.
Flaherty's Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar
San Carlos Street
Seafood restaurant with award winning lobster and artichoke bisque. Larger menu. Food is good, not amazing.
A pet friendly restaurant in Doris Day’s famous Cypress Inn Hotel. Pet owners- this is a must stop when in Carmel. Be sure to check out Yappy Hour Thursday- Sunday from 6-9 in the lounge. Pet friendly live music and cocktails.
Terry's Lounge
7th Avenue
A pet friendly restaurant in Doris Day’s famous Cypress Inn Hotel. Pet owners- this is a must stop when in Carmel. Be sure to check out Yappy Hour Thursday- Sunday from 6-9 in the lounge. Pet friendly live music and cocktails.
Popular Greek/Mediterranean with visitors- live music during dinner.
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I-Cafe yeDametra
Lincoln Street
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Popular Greek/Mediterranean with visitors- live music during dinner.
Bakery
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Rise + Roam
7th Avenue
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Bakery
Michelin Star Upscale
Chez Noir
Michelin Star Upscale
Nice restaurant
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Anton & Michel Restaurant
7th Avenue
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Nice restaurant
We have never eaten here but it seems popular with many visitors
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Flying Fish Grill
7th Avenue
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We have never eaten here but it seems popular with many visitors
Coffee and pastries
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Carmel Bakery
Ocean Avenue
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Coffee and pastries
Pebble Beach dining with great views and Mexican, close to our home!
Hay’s Place
Pebble Beach dining with great views and Mexican, close to our home!
Food and drinks in Pebble Beach overlooking the gold course, see bagpipe player nightly.
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STICKS
2700 17 Mile Drive
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Food and drinks in Pebble Beach overlooking the gold course, see bagpipe player nightly.
Upscale Italian in Pebble Beach
Pèppoli at Pebble Beach
2700 17 Mile Dr
Upscale Italian in Pebble Beach
Upscale steakhouse and cocktail bar
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Seventh & Dolores
Dolores Street
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Upscale steakhouse and cocktail bar
Italian- same menu as Vesuvio
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Little Napoli
Dolores Street
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Italian- same menu as Vesuvio
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Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley Rd
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Entertainment & Activities

A Scottish guy in a kilt plays bagpipes each night on the beach as the sun goes down.... Several nice restaurants and bars on site as well...and frequently they have great live music!
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The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17 Mile Dr
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A Scottish guy in a kilt plays bagpipes each night on the beach as the sun goes down.... Several nice restaurants and bars on site as well...and frequently they have great live music!
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Pebble Beach Golf Links
1700 17 Mile Dr
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Spyglass Hill Golf Course
3206 Stevenson Dr
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Poppy Hills Golf Course
3200 Lopez Rd
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The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17 Mile Dr
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Parks & Nature

10 minute drive from us... You can park on the street and walk in or drive in for a fee... Great hiking trails, some of the most beautiful vistas in the world... You can get up close and personal with seals and other wildlife.... This is a must see while you are here!
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
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10 minute drive from us... You can park on the street and walk in or drive in for a fee... Great hiking trails, some of the most beautiful vistas in the world... You can get up close and personal with seals and other wildlife.... This is a must see while you are here!
The 25 mile drive from Carmel to Big Sur is one of the most beautiful drives in the world.... Big Sur has amazing hiking and camping sites that people come from all over the world to enjoy...
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Big Sur
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The 25 mile drive from Carmel to Big Sur is one of the most beautiful drives in the world.... Big Sur has amazing hiking and camping sites that people come from all over the world to enjoy...
Amazing aquarium!
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I-Aquarium ye-Monterey Bay
886 Cannery Row
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Amazing aquarium!
Pet friendly beach with powder white sand and amazing sunsets... One of the most beautiful beaches in the world!
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Carmel City Beach
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Pet friendly beach with powder white sand and amazing sunsets... One of the most beautiful beaches in the world!
Best way to enjoy this is by e-bike. Save 20 percent on daily rentals at Mad Dogs & Englishmen. They are pet friendly too.
17 Mile Drive Tour
Best way to enjoy this is by e-bike. Save 20 percent on daily rentals at Mad Dogs & Englishmen. They are pet friendly too.

Arts & Culture

Great venue for music and performances in the heart of Carmel
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Sunset Center
San Carlos Street
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Great venue for music and performances in the heart of Carmel

Essentials

This is our favorite grocery store in the area.
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Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
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This is our favorite grocery store in the area.
Grocery store
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Trader Joe's
1170 Forest Ave
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Grocery store
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Whole Foods Market
800 Del Monte Center
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Convenient little grocery store in Carmel, but be prepared to pay higher prices compared to the local chain grocery stores in the area.
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Nielsen Brothers Market
San Carlos Street
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Convenient little grocery store in Carmel, but be prepared to pay higher prices compared to the local chain grocery stores in the area.
The Home Depot
Fire wood
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Bruno's Market & Deli
Junipero Street
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