Carmel is a great escape. It has a special charm and dramatic beach landscapes with blue waters,…read morecliffs and majestic cypress trees. It is quaint, perfect for a 1-2 stop, great to stroll on Ocean Ave. and check out the art galleries, the nice shops and enjoy a fresh seafood meal. Life stops its fast pace while here. Wear layers! I always get cold here and bring comfy shoes to explore the small, cute town! A landmark of California!

Brought family down to see Big Sur. We stopped by Carmel to get some food…read more I love that this has got to be the most dog friendly city in California. Almost all restaurants and stores are accommodating. Saw couple of people picking up after their dogs. Also saw plenty of trash cans. Also street parking is still free, if you can find a spot.

Very beautiful location! We had a very informative tour guide who really seemed to enjoy his job!…read moreThe grounds are very well maintained and all of the staff were very kind! Definitely worth a visit!

What a great tour of a beautiful and interesting home. Our Docent (tour guide), Linda, was a great…read moresource of information about the Jeffers family and the Tor House. She had great back-stories and anecdotes, and showed great enthusiasm. The 90-minute tour breezed by and the cost is incredibly reasonable at just $15.

I stopped by on my way to the Tuck Box when i saw this beatiful gallery. Many beatiful works of art…read morein many mediums. My favorite were the amazing oil paintings. Such brilliant colors on canvas, these artists are truly talented. Next time in Carmel i will go later in the day so i can go inside and view more artwork.

Fabulous location and extremely professionally-managed. Exquisite offerings by high-quality…read moreartists. Nearly 50 years of the same, high-quality and highly-ethical ownership speaks volumes for this splendid gallery. ALL work is the best available in the area! I'm not a pushover, by any means ("New York savvy"), but this place is AMONG THE BEST!

Beautiful walk way. Lovely little garden patio with a fancy chocolate store. Such a lovely place.read more

Located in the back of a cute alley way in Carmel the Thomas Kincaid art gallery was so delightful!…read moreI own a drawing and a puzzle from their collection and to see so much more of it was amazing. They had full size paintings, puzzles and calendars. I didn't know he had passed but hearing how he trained ones to carry on his signature style was nice to hear. Kai was very kind and gave us some nice suggestions on where to eat since we were visiting the area and even let us have a couple of postcards of art work!

The Sunset Center in Carmel is a historic venue for live performances and community events. Built…read morein 1926 as Sunset School, the Spanish Colonial Revival building was saved and transformed into the Sunset Center, giving it new life as a cultural hub. Good lighting and clear acoustics here, and performances are enjoyable from all 718 seats in the main room. For the show we attended, sponsored by Folk-Yeah, our seating was assigned & we picked physical tickets up at will-call --no electronic tickets. It felt relatively small and well organized for a concert venue. Wine is sold in non-spillable sippy cups, a smart, practical detail. For our show, the merchandise line spilled out the front door and moved slowly. More than enough bathrooms at the venue. The ushers are helpful, though pocket lights and seat assistance during the performance can be distracting. Overall, an intimate place to see a live act in Carmel.

I really enjoy volunteering here, for many reasons. The presentations and performances are top…read morenotch. Entertainers, artists, musicians, comedians and others adore visiting Carmel by the Sea and the Monterey Peninsula. The venue maximum is about 700 guests in the main theater and 50 for the studio 105 shows. So not overwhelming crowds, thank goodness. Many outdoor patio shows and big screen theater movies are complimentary, to all. As volunteers, we work usually less than 4 hour shifts and see the shows, for free. We earn credits for next season tickets, with Bravo lounge status. Maxed 4 tickets, 10 shifts per ticket. We choose the shifts and shows to volunteer, then get assigned. Older very nice group of people, the majority are women. Exciting to be involved with such a fabulous team. Thank you kindly!

This work of art can be found in the patio area of Terry's Lounge at the Cypress Inn in Carmel. The…read moreartist, Thierry Guetta (aka "Mr. Brainwash"), has collaborated with and done artwork for Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. He starred in Banksy-directed film, Exit Through the Gift Shop, and has created art pieces resemblant of Banksy's style... perhaps controversial as to the true creator, it doesn't take away from Guetta's Chaplin mural one bit, the quirky character portrayed carrying a can of pink paint. A giant pink heart in the background, displayed with a dripping paint technique. Quite simple, but worth checking out if dining at Terry's or just strolling along 7th Avenue in downtown Carmel.

So grateful to been able to attend Sunday Mass. Basilica is so beautiful and it has so much…read morehistory and also they have free museum and a small shop. Sunday mass is full but the have lots of extra chairs in the back outside the church. Parking could be crowded so get there early.

I have been visiting the California missions throughout my life. Usually it is a positive…read moreexperience. However, I recently revisited the Carmel Basilica on a Sunday, and like other visitors I was totally put off by the commercialization of this particular church/historical monument. There are a few security guards who stand out front and a ticket booth positioned in a way that you cannot enter the church without paying first. The mission is not open everyday which is odd since it is such a beloved place visited by people around the world. The price of admission is 15.00 per person, five dollars higher per person than other missions which are also open everyday. This is quite pricey. If you arrive during mass you may not enter to look around until after mass! It seems really against the whole concept of all are welcome. Lighting one candle is 5.00! Usually it is just a donation or a dollar or two. The parking lot is small and congested. Personally, I enjoyed San Juan Bautista, which is close to Monterey and Carmel, much better. Friendlier, less expensive and open to all everyday! The setting is beautiful as well, surrounded by fields and beautiful gardens. I highly recommend history buffs stop by San Juan Bautista and other smaller missions.

We have purchased several pieces of Ceramic Art from the Winfield Gallery. Chris is very…read moreknowledgeable about contemporary Art and the Artist he represents.

A lot of nice contemporary artwork. Enjoyed the ecclectic collection, and the comfortable…read moreenvironment.

Mr. Whyte took time to talk about his processes and training. Very grateful for the chance to…read morespeak with a fantastic living, world-class artist.

I can't wait to check this store out when we can catch it during business hours! Thus far, from…read morewhat we've seen from the window, the sculpture pieces were amazing! From the outside, we saw a bust of President Eisenhower and a gigantic bust of President Lincoln.. This is the artist's gallery and working studio, from what i've read.

Newly remodeled the interior design is elegant. Volunteers very friendly. There is no dedicated…read moreparking and it's surrounded by homes so you may park several blocks away...With no sidewalks nor lighting the walk is not safe. The cast of GYPSY had amazing voices. The set was cheesy and the costumes a disappointment. Looks like a thrift store haul. Aside from that, all actors gave a wonderful performance and Herbie, Rose & Louise have impressive voices. My favorite performer was the actress who played Louise... she projected the feelings of a scene without overly emoting too much! Overall it was an enjoyable evening out!

We saw a production there recently. And the theater has been recently refurbished. The theater was…read moreamazing, show was breathtaking. You can't tell that these are a bunch of local folks. They are Uber talented and I highly recommend attending a show.