Nearest airport:
San Jose, CA at 48 Miles
Nearest beach:
beach at 0.3 Miles
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a Mecca for artist, writers, the famous (most notably Clint Eastwood) in an idyllic setting of galleries, restaurants, and and story book cottages against a beautiful white sand beach. Nearby Mission San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo—also known as Mission Carmel—is one of the most beautiful and authentic of the California Missions.
A section of rugged and beautiful California coastline known as Big Sur stretches for 90 miles from Carmel—150 miles south of San Francisco—to San Simeon
Scenic 17-Mile Drive loop offers commanding views and will take you past several golf courses including Pebble Beach. Probably the most famous tree in the United States, The Lone Cypress has clung to its rocky perch for over 250 years. There are many spectacular view points along the route; Bird Rock seems to always be covered with pelicans and other birds, seals and sea lions.
Full of history, excitement and fun, Monterey is home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, historic Fisherman's