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 ...

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.

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

The mission of Visit Carmel is to promote Carmel-by-the-Sea as a top-rated, world-renowned destination where one-of-a-kind visitor experiences and discoveries are within walking distance of a variety of charming hotels, inns and B&Bs.

The stunning meeting of land and sea takes center stage along the Scenic Bluff Trail, a beautiful coastal path that weaves between Cypress trees overlooking the white-sand of Carmel Beach with the rocky-coastline of Carmel Point to the south …

Book direct with Carmel-by-the-Sea hotels and inns for the best rooms, rates, and personalized service. You can find your perfect hideaway with more than 40 unique hotels and inns - all within walking distance to restaurants, wine tasting, boutique shops, …

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.

Come stroll around this charming village, whether to discover something unexpected, to uncover characteristics that make Carmel-by-the-Sea so delightfully unique, or to feel like a local.

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.

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.