Carmel by the Sea

Carmel by the Sea One of the most awarded destinations in the U.S. You can fine-dine at a number of four-star restaurants or eat al fresco at the beach.

Carmel by the Sea is a place to get away from it all without sacrificing the big-city offerings of art, theater, music, dining, shopping, spas, and more. You can collect art or just covet art and artifacts at almost 100 galleries and antique shops, and you can buy anything from trinkets to Tiffanys. Even those who travel the world are unlikely to encounter another place that has so much to offer in one location.

09/12/2026

This is Taste of Carmel.
The food.
The w**e.
The music.
The magic. ✨

Now celebrating its 38th year, Taste of Carmel brings together more than 65 of the region’s best restaurants, w**eries, and beverage makers under the stars at the historic Carmel Mission — an evening filled with incredible flavors, live music, a little dancing, and absolutely no reason to eat beforehand.

This year’s theme is Fiesta at the Mission. Expect a little more color, a little more rhythm, and plenty to taste.

🥂 Limited VIP Tickets include:

• Valet parking
• Early entry at 5:00 PM
• Access to the exclusive VIP Lounge all evening

Come hungry. Stay awhile. Meet the chefs and makers behind every bite and pour.

🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends September 13, prices increase September 14. Taste of Carmel has sold out the past two years, so get your tickets now at carmelcalifornia.com/event/annual-taste-of-carmel.

📅 Thursday, October 1
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM | VIP Entry: 5:00 PM
📍 Carmel Mission

Sunset Magazine calls Carmel-by-the-Sea “a step back in time,” and we’re honored to be named a 2026 Travel Awards winner...
09/10/2026

Sunset Magazine calls Carmel-by-the-Sea “a step back in time,” and we’re honored to be named a 2026 Travel Awards winner for Where to Go: Coastal Classics.

From our walkable village to the coastline just beyond it, Carmel has always been a place with a character all its own. Some places become classics for a reason.

Thank you for celebrating the place we’re lucky to call home.

How well do you know Carmel’s food scene? 👀You may know your favorite dinner spot, but what about the village’s oldest r...
09/08/2026

How well do you know Carmel’s food scene? 👀

You may know your favorite dinner spot, but what about the village’s oldest restaurants? Its Michelin stars? Or the new names joining the neighborhood?Consider this your Carmel culinary cheat sheet.

A good Carmel trip starts with knowing where to look.This California W**e Month, follow Domaine Messier's Stay & Seek fo...
09/04/2026

A good Carmel trip starts with knowing where to look.

This California W**e Month, follow Domaine Messier's Stay & Seek for a curated guide to experiencing Carmel-by-the-Sea, with favorite places to sip, dine, explore and settle in for the night. 🍷

09/01/2026

“A little eccentric, extremely pretty.”

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. ELLE Magazine (US) named Carmel-by-the-Sea one of the best beach towns for one last late-summer getaway, and there’s still plenty of summer left to spend here.

08/26/2026

Around here, VIP stands for Very Important Pup. 🐾 For National Dog Day, plan a Carmel-by-the-Sea getaway where four-legged guests are just as welcome. With tons of pet-friendly hotels and inns, dog-friendly shops and restaurants, and Carmel Beach waiting just down the road, it’s a destination made for bringing your best travel companion along.

Find your pet-friendly home away from home at carmelcalifornia.com/hotels-and-inns-in-carmel.

100 years of creativity, with plenty more to come. 🎭This year, Sunset Cultural Center celebrates the centennial of its h...
08/24/2026

100 years of creativity, with plenty more to come. 🎭

This year, Sunset Cultural Center celebrates the centennial of its historic 1926 building and a century as part of the Carmel-by-the-Sea community.

The celebration continues into fall with a season worth planning a trip around, from Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Chris Botti to Celtic Thunder and Lyle Lovett. See what’s taking the stage and turn a show into a stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea at carmelcalifornia.com/organizations-sunset_center_379.htm.

08/23/2026

The best part of a long weekend? An extra day in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Labor Day weekend is your excuse to trade the everyday for winding streets, hidden courtyards, local restaurants and a few nights tucked into one of Carmel’s charming inns. Start planning your stay at carmelcalifornia.com/visit-carmel.

Where art, w**e and Carmel history converge. 🎨🍷 On October 10, the 7th Annual Meet the Makers Art & W**e Walk celebrates...
08/21/2026

Where art, w**e and Carmel history converge. 🎨🍷 On October 10, the 7th Annual Meet the Makers Art & W**e Walk celebrates Carmel-by-the-Sea’s artist colony legacy with an evening of self-guided artist-owned gallery tours, Monterey County sips and local bites.

Start at Devendorf Park, follow the blue lanterns through town and meet the makers behind the art from 4–7pm. Tickets on sale now at carmelcalifornia.com/event/meet-the-makers.

Your weekend itinerary just poured itself.From bold reds to crisp whites and everything in between, these Carmel-by-the-...
08/18/2026

Your weekend itinerary just poured itself.

From bold reds to crisp whites and everything in between, these Carmel-by-the-Sea tasting rooms invite you to sip your way through the walkable heart of Monterey County w**e country.

Save this carousel for your next getaway, then download our free W**e Walk mobile guide through the link in our bio to unlock exclusive tasting offers.

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