2
Nepenthe
American restaurant
Eatery perched on a Big Sur cliffside offering California fare & a terrace with breathtaking views.
$$$ $
4.50 (5K reviews)
4
Carmel River State Beach
Public beach
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point.
4.80 (2.7K reviews)
5
Mission Ranch Restaurant
American restaurant
Serving American comfort food in a farmhouse restored by Clint Eastwood with pastural views.
$$$ $
4.60 (2K reviews)
7
Garrapata State Park
State park
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
8
Rocky Creek Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 This is one of the best spot to take pictures around Pacific Ocean. The main highlight is bridge and best time to take picture is evening than morning
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
9
California Skin Institute
Dermatologist
🫤 The staff was impersonal and “bored”. The offices felt old and poorly maintained. I spent 15 minutes filling out forms and the doctor never read my history. The assistant took down my information and gave the doctor a quick overview where he again asked the same questions. His coat sleeves were...
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
11
The Crossroads Carmel
Shopping mall
👍👍 Best bbq in Carmel hands down! Great sandwiches, try the spicy Firebird chicken sandwich!
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
12
Big Sur Bakery
American restaurant
Creative American comfort food, wood-fired pizzas & fresh pastries & desserts in a rustic setting.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
13
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Resort hotel
Upscale waterfront hotel with elegant dining & a heated outdoor pool, plus free Wi-Fi.
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
16
Baja Cantina & Grill
Mexican restaurant
Vintage car memorabilia covers the walls at this Mexican eatery with a heated patio & funky vibe.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
17
From Scratch Restaurant
American restaurant
All-day breakfast menu, plus lunch, in a casual space with a patio in the Barnyard Shopping Village.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
18
Carmel Mission Inn
Hotel
Straightforward rooms offering free Wi-Fi in a casual hotel with an outdoor pool & a restaurant/bar.
4.20 (1.1K reviews)
19
Hurricane Point Vista Point
Scenic spot
👍👍 The best picnic spot on highway 1 between Big Sur and Carmel. What we did was stop at the Safeway in carmel and grab some to-go sushi and drinks. We drove about 30 minutes south to Hurricane Point, brough out some chairs, cozied up with the blanket, and whale watched. Being up so high was truly brea...
4.90 (1K reviews)
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Refuge
Spa
👍👍 For reference: First time at Refuge, first ever spa visit. I didn’t know what to expect when my girlfriend took to me to Refuge for their Thermal Cycle. I was a little stressed regarding the unknown and admittedly feeling like a troglodyte at a five star restaurant amongst what I expected would be h...
4.60 (933 reviews)