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Pizza Heaven
Pizza Heaven is a pizzeria and beer bar on Btwn San Carlos and Mission, with salads.
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Dametra Cafe
Dametra Cafe brings the true feel of the Mediterranean food experience to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, on Ocean Avenue, where people come together to eat, drink, and converse while enjoying music and sometimes…
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Cultura Comida y Bebida
Cultura Comida y Bebida is a Mexican restaurant located in the Su Vecino Courtyard in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The restaurant celebrates the culture of Oaxaca, Mexico, and honors its rich heritage in the…
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La Bicyclette Restaurant
La Bicyclette Restaurant is a European restaurant on Dolores Street, with French cooking and modern European cooking.
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Sushi Heaven
Sushi Heaven is a Japanese restaurant located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It offers a wide variety of sushi items, with over 150 options to choose from. The restaurant has a friendly bar and a warm, cozy…
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Vesuvio Restaurant
Vesuvio Restaurant is an Italian restaurant and bar on Avenue, with pizza.
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Le Soufflé
Le Soufflé is a French restaurant on Southeast corner of 5th Avenue, with vegan options.
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Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni is an Italian restaurant on between 5th, with Mediterranean cooking.
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De Tierra Vineyards
De Tierra Vineyards is a winery on Mission 3SE.
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Little Napoli
Little Napoli serves Italian cuisine drawing on southern Italian specialties, Chef Pèpe’s family recipes, and traditions associated with Napoli and the Italian countryside. Its beverage program includes Italian and…
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Brophy's Tavern
Brophy's Tavern is a pub on San Carlos Street, with sports bar and American cooking.
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Flying Fish Grill
The Flying Fish Grill is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It offers a unique dining experience with a fusion of East and West flavors. The restaurant is situated in the Carmel Plaza, with a discreet entrance…
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Catch
Catch is a seafood restaurant on Ocean Avenue Between Lincoln Street, with pizza.
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Treehouse Café
Treehouse Café is a Mediterranean restaurant on San Carlos Street, with Italian cooking and Thai cooking.
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Seventh & Dolores
Seventh & Dolores is a steakhouse and cocktail bar on Avenue, with American cooking.
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Augustina's Designer Boutique
Augustina's Designer Boutique is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, and offers luxury fashions. The boutique provides high-end fashion merged with personalized shopping to individuals looking for their finest…
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Atkins Fine Clothiers
Atkins Fine Clothiers is a clothing store on Mission Street.
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RUFFLE ME TO SLEEP
RUFFLE ME TO SLEEP is a clothing store on Dolores Street.
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The Club
The Club, a luxury designer clothing boutique in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, features sophisticated attire for men and women, including exclusive collections from Luciano Barbera, Robert Graham, BRAX, Iris Setlakwe,…
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Carmel Classics
Carmel Classics is a clothing store on Avenue.
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Fashion Street
Fashion Street is a clothing store on Doud Arc.
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Ritzy Ragz & Thingz
Ritzy Ragz & Thingz is a clothing store on Dolores Street.
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Coast Carmel
Coast Carmel is a clothing store on Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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Sylvie Unique Boutique
Sylvie Unique Boutique is a clothing store on Mission and 7th.
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Sockshop Carmel
Sockshop Carmel is a clothing store on Ocean Avenue.
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Lloyd's Shoes
Lloyd's Shoes is a shoe store on Ocean Avenue @.
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Calhoun Estate Jewelers
Calhoun Estate Jewelers is a jewelry store on SE Corner of Dolores & Sixth.
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Fourtané Jewelers
Fourtané Jewelers is a jewelry store on Ocean Avenue.
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La Renaissance Jewelry
La Renaissance Jewelry is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The business specializes in custom design jewelry, including wedding and engagement pieces, diamond fashion, and rare gemstones. The story of La…
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Robin's Jewelry Carmel-By-Sea
Robin's Jewelry Carmel-By-Sea is a jewelry store on Inside Doud Arcade.
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Viau Estate Jewelry
Viau Estate Jewelry is a shop located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, offering a diverse selection of estate jewelry. The shop's inventory includes a wide range of items, such as Van Cleef & Arpels brooches, antique…
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Carmel Mission
The Carmel Mission in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, serves as an active parish community and historic site. Faith, history, art, and culture converge here, creating an extraordinary experience. Exploring the stunning…
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Museum and cultural place
Carmel Mission
The Carmel Mission in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, serves as an active parish community and historic site. Faith, history, art, and culture converge here, creating an extraordinary experience. Exploring the stunning…
Neighborhoods
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Ocean Avenue
Explore locallyThe village’s main approach leads through shops and restaurants toward the beach.
Village courtyards
Explore locallySmall courtyards and passages connect galleries and local shops in the commercial center.
Carmel Beach
Explore locallyThe beach at the west end of Ocean Avenue is a separate coastal stop; check local access and ocean conditions.
Carmel Mission
Explore locallyThe mission on Rio Road provides historical context beyond the central shopping streets; Carmel Valley and Carmel Highlands are separate nearby communities.
Eat & Drink
Local food
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Little Napoli
Little Napoli serves Italian cuisine drawing on southern Italian specialties, Chef Pèpe’s family recipes, and traditions associated with Napoli and the Italian countryside. Its beverage program includes Italian and…
Brophy's Tavern
Brophy's Tavern is a pub on San Carlos Street, with sports bar and American cooking.
Flying Fish Grill
The Flying Fish Grill is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It offers a unique dining experience with a fusion of East and West flavors. The restaurant is situated in the Carmel Plaza, with a discreet entrance…
Catch
Catch is a seafood restaurant on Ocean Avenue Between Lincoln Street, with pizza.
Treehouse Café
Treehouse Café is a Mediterranean restaurant on San Carlos Street, with Italian cooking and Thai cooking.
Shopping
Independent shops around Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Augustina's Designer Boutique
Augustina's Designer Boutique is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, and offers luxury fashions. The boutique provides high-end fashion merged with personalized shopping to individuals looking for their finest…
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Atkins Fine Clothiers
Atkins Fine Clothiers is a clothing store on Mission Street.
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Carmel Fire Station, Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Carmel-by-the-sea, la mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo (1)
Devendorf Park main lawn area
Exterior view of Theatre of the Golden Bough
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Full moon surrounded by clouds over Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, September, 2009
Carmel Point rocks in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea Drug Store
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Cafe Carmel
Carmel Bath House
Carmel Development Company Building
Carmel by the Sea Ocean Ave Shopping 3
Dr. Amelia Gates Cottage
Flanders Mansion South View
Flanders Mansion View showing concrete blocks
