Food Scene
Best sushi in Carmel. However hard to get seats, so call ahead or expect a wait.
12 locals recommend
Akaoni
6th AvenueBest sushi in Carmel. However hard to get seats, so call ahead or expect a wait.
If you are going to check out 17 mile drive, this is a great place to dine at Pebble Beach with views of the golf course.
36 locals recommend
The Bench
1700 17 Mile DrIf you are going to check out 17 mile drive, this is a great place to dine at Pebble Beach with views of the golf course.
Beautiful views and excellent food. Especially the clams with pasta in lemon sauce!
27 locals recommend
Rocky Point Restaurant
36700 CA-1Beautiful views and excellent food. Especially the clams with pasta in lemon sauce!
Cantinetta Luca
Dolores StreetBest pasta in town and amazing artisan salume (curied meats).
Entertainment & Activities
The Little Swiss Café
Dolores StreetBest waffles in town. Very kid friendly staff.
Local diner-type breakfast place where the locals love to talk to guests. Kids will be wowed by the talking deer head on the wall!
Friar Tuck's Restaurant
Dolores StreetLocal diner-type breakfast place where the locals love to talk to guests. Kids will be wowed by the talking deer head on the wall!
Sightseeing
Best access to Carmel River Beach. Head down Ribera Road in Carmel Meadows and park on Calle La Cruz. Walk down the access road to the quietest part of Carmel Beach.
Calle La Cruz
Calle La CruzBest access to Carmel River Beach. Head down Ribera Road in Carmel Meadows and park on Calle La Cruz. Walk down the access road to the quietest part of Carmel Beach.