Restaurant
Eat & drink · Carmel-by-the-Sea
A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar
Restaurant at Ocean Ave 3SW of. Check the business for current visiting information.
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A starting point for exploring Carmel-by-the-Sea
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Restaurant
Eat & drink · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Akaoni
Restaurant at 6th Ave. Check the business for current visiting information.
Restaurant
Eat & drink · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro
Restaurant at Mission Street &. Check the business for current visiting information.
Restaurant
Eat & drink · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Bar Napoli
Restaurant at Dolores & 7th. Check the business for current visiting information.
Restaurant
Eat & drink · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Brophy's Tavern
Restaurant at San Carlos St &. Check the business for current visiting information.
Restaurant
Eat & drink · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Café Carmel
Café Carmel is a restaurant at Ocean Ave in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Check the business for current visitor information.
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Local shop
Shop local · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Ami Carmel
Ami Carmel is a local shop at Carmel-by-the-Sea in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Check the business for current visitor information.
Local shop
Shop local · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Atkins Fine Clothiers
Local shop at 1 Mission St Suite 115. Check the business for current visiting information.
Local shop
Shop local · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Augustina's Designer Boutique
Local shop at San Carlos &. Check the business for current visiting information.
Local shop
Shop local · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Beachwood Home
Local shop at Mission St Suite 211. Check the business for current visiting information.
Home and clothing boutique
Shop local · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Belle Cose
Home goods, gifts, accessories and apparel from a Carmel boutique.
Gift shop
Shop local · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Big Little Boxes
Specialty gifts, accessories and small finds in the downtown shopping district.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Museum and cultural place
Arts & culture · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel Mission
The historic mission on Rio Road is an active religious site with visitor areas. Consult the mission for access and current programs.
Want a different neighborhood or cuisine? Search all 100 places in our directory →. These selections are not paid placements.