Downtown Carmel, California













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Things to do in Carmel, California

Main Street of old Downtown Carmel speaks to once what was and what could be once again. As Carmel the community gathers, it leaves a pocket of opportunity for small business owners to come in and set up shop.Take a few minutes to explore what each downtown has to offer by viewing our directory below.

Downtown Carmel visitors are always welcome and you will receive exceptional service from local merchant-owners as opposed to staff at the big box retailers. We take the extra time to make sure that you how to make best use of your purchase and that you get exactly what you need.

Downtown Carmel has that special dining venue and you are sure to find something to please with numerous meals served to satisfy each palette. A wide variety of restaurants and delis are available to choose from with a nice selection of entrees and especially desserts.

Downtown Carmel can warm you up on a cloudy day or simply offer your daily perk by visiting your local coffee shop. Quality, purity and punch are targeted with coffee beans curated globally and locally roasted while being served fresh as it is made right in front of you. Order up!

Downtown Carmel micro breweries have popped up in downtown corridors to quench the thirst of local or traveller whos is looking for a one-of-a-kind experience for suds brewed on site. If you are looking for a light beer or something randy and dark, you are sure to find a wide assortment of options to choose from.

Why do you love downtown?

Jeremy Holmes
Supporting small business downtown is a very real way to support your local community. Downtown businesses are locals, like us.

Kathleen Townsend
It's so quaint and cute!

Tracy Hart
Just purchased a home nearby and am looking forward to shopping in the area

Stephanie Seavers
Close to work but also love all the small business owners, friendliness and just how supporting our local area makes me feel!

Caren Murphy
Cute shops, great crab cakes, friendly.

Restaurants in Carmel, California


Anton & Michel Restaurant
Mission St & 7th
Downtown Carmel



Beethovens
3665 Rio Road
Downtown Carmel



Akaoni
24381 San Juan Road
Downtown Carmel



Bahama Billy's
3690 The Barnyard
Downtown Carmel



Aubergine
Monte Verde & 7th
Downtown Carmel



Anton & Michel
Mission St
Downtown Carmel



Basil
San Carlos St
Downtown Carmel



A W Shucks
Ocean Avenue & San Carlos St
Downtown Carmel



Arican Ltd
Mission St Btween 5th 6th Between
Downtown Carmel



Downtown Carmel Hotels

Finding the best hotel in Downtown Carmel can make or break the experience of your entire trip. Take a few minutes to explore what each hotel has to offer by viewing our directory below. Here are some tips to consider:

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.


Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
 NW corner of San Carlos St & 5th Ave


PINE INN
 OCEAN AVE AT MONTE VERDE


Wayside Inn
 7th Avenue & Mission Street


The Dolphin Inn
 Corner Of 4th And San Carlos


Carmel Mission Inn
 3665 Rio Rd


The Cobblestone Inn
 Junipero between 7th and 8th


Carmel Inn And Suites
 5th And Junipero


Carmel Valley Ranch
 One Old Ranch Road


Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
 Ocean Ave & Torres St


Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites
 24815 Carpenter


Carmel River Inn
 26600 Oliver Rd


HOFSAS HOUSE HOTEL
 3RD AND 4TH ST ON SAN CARLOS


Coachman's Inn
 San Carlos At Seventh


Colonial Terrace
 13th & San Antonio


Candle Light Inn
 San Carlos Street


QUAIL LODGE
 8205 Valley Greens Drive


Svendsgaard's Inn
 San Carlos St And 4th Ave


La Playa Carmel
 Camino Real at Eighth Ave.


Carriage House Inn
 Junipero Between 7th And 8th


ADOBE INN
 Dolores St And 8th Ave


Carmel Resort Inn
 Carpenter Street and Second Ave


CASA DE CARMEL
 Monte Verde Ave at Ocean Ave


Tradewinds Carmel
 Mission And Third Ave


BEST WESTERN PLUS CARMEL BAY
 Junipero Between 5th And 6th


Monte Verde Inn
 On Monte Verde


Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea
 NE 5th & Mission


Carmel Wayfarer Inn
 4th Ave And Mission Ave


Hyatt Carmel Highlands
 120 Highland Dr


Carmel Village Inn
 Ocean And Junipero


Carmel Lodge
 San Carlos St at 5th Ave


TALLY HO INN
 Monte Verde at 6th Street


L Auberge Carmel
 Monte Verde at Seventh