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Carmel Welcomes You!
LOCATION: Carmel California is on the Pacific Coast of
Central California, just South of
Monterey Bay.
120 miles south of
San Francisco
70 miles south of San Jose
350 miles north of Los Angeles
26 miles north of Big Sur
Carmel, CA has consistently been voted
one of the top tourist and visitor destinations
in the country and you have to see
it to believe it. Carmel is located on a
breathtaking white sand beach and
the quaint European style village
offers romance, gourmet dining,
shopping and fun.
Carmel is a community rich in the
history and traditions of early
California. Since the turn of the
century, Carmel, California has been a mecca for
artists, writers, actors and
playwrights intent on creating an
intellectual and cultural oasis.
Each year, visitors are drawn to the
diverse festivals and events which
promote and enhance the creative
traditions of Carmel. The annual
Carmel Art Festival, Carmel Bach
Festival, and the Carmel Shake-speare
Festival are just a sampling of
events presented by professional
artists, actors and musicians from
Carmel and around the world.
Within the Carmel village, visitors can
relax, unwind and enjoy the
peaceful, European ambience where
they are free to stroll through
winding streets and explore secluded
alleyways, courtyards and arcades.
Highlighted by over 90 art studios
and galleries, numerous antique
shops, hundreds of boutiques and
small intimate cafes and
restaurants, Carmel promises visitors hours
of discovery.
In the surrounding area, visitors
can see the spectacular Big Sur
coastline, explore shops, wineries
and restaurants in the Carmel
Valley, visit the acclaimed Monterey
Bay Aquarium, golf at Pebble Beach,
and find endless opportunities to
experience Monterey County.
CARMEL, CALIFORNIA VISITORS CENTER
On San Carlos between 5th & 6th
(One and a half blocks north of
Ocean Avenue)
P.O. Box 4444, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
93921
(800) 550-4333
(831) 624-2522; FAX: (831) 624-1329
email:
info@carmelcalifornia.org
website:
www.carmelcalifornia.org |
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