"If you pass this way, definitely stop in Carmel!" Carmel-by-the-Sea by GracesTrips

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If you pass this way, definitely stop in Carmel! - Carmel-by-the-Sea

What an idyllic little town this is! Even driving through the residential area, the homes look like they are in a fairy tale story. Beautiful wildflowers grow everywhere.

If you pass this way, definitely stop in Carmel! - Carmel-by-the-Sea



But, other than shopping and eating, there isn't too much else to do in town. Lots and lots of art galleries. They best art galleries I have ever seen!

My boyfriend bought a painting in Athens, Greece a few years ago. It is a scene from the island of Poros painted by Fani Parlapani. Surprisingly, we were told her artwork also sells in the US in Carmel but for 2-3 times as much. And, we did find her artwork for sale.

Whimsical Architecture! - Carmel-by-the-Sea

Whimsical Architecture!

The downtown Carmel area spans a few streets. From Highway 101 going south from Monterey, exit Prunedale. Take Highway 156 west, at Castroville, stay to the left, the road becomes Highway 1 south to Carmel. Turn right at Ocean Avenue and go 1 mile to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Or, follow the bus route signs, that will get you there, too!

From Highway 101 going north from Los Angeles, go west on highway 68. Take highway 68 to highway 1 south towards Carmel. Turn right at Ocean Avenue and go 1 mile to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.

  • Last visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea: May 2008
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This was a neat little florist shoppe that happen to be closed but it looked so beautiful past the gate. They specialize... more travel advice

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I really, really liked this place. They have tons of beautiful garden decorations for outdoors. I really liked these... more travel advice

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What a beautiful store for indoors and outdoors. It was quite large and so much stuff to see. If you go to Carmel, you... more travel advice

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We're on our way home from Monterey and planned to stop off in Carmel to spend some time. We looked around for a place... more travel advice

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