Must See
Food - scenery
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities.
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
1 Old Fisherman’s WharfIconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities.
Sightseeing
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Beautiful spot for a quick walk or to sit in the park. Beautiful views and nearby access to bathroom and food/drinks. many squirrels and birds by the beach.
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Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdPetite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Beautiful spot for a quick walk or to sit in the park. Beautiful views and nearby access to bathroom and food/drinks. many squirrels and birds by the beach.
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views.
Scenic toll road running along the Pacific Ocean & past mansions, golf courses & landmarks.
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17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveScenic toll road running along the Pacific Ocean & past mansions, golf courses & landmarks.
Sightseeing/Shopping/Dining/Beach
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small beach city on California's Monterey Peninsula. It's known for the museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission, and the fairytale cottages and galleries of its village-like center. The Scenic Bluff Path runs from surf spot Carmel Beach to bird-rich Carmel River State Beach, with a scuba entry point. South lie the sea animals and whaling museum of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
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Carmel am Meer
San Antonio AvenueCarmel-by-the-Sea is a small beach city on California's Monterey Peninsula. It's known for the museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission, and the fairytale cottages and galleries of its village-like center. The Scenic Bluff Path runs from surf spot Carmel Beach to bird-rich Carmel River State Beach, with a scuba entry point. South lie the sea animals and whaling museum of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Entertainment/Beach/Food
The Admission-Free Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Enjoy warm sand, cool surf, hot rides and free entertainment at the only major seaside amusement park on the West Coast
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe Admission-Free Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Enjoy warm sand, cool surf, hot rides and free entertainment at the only major seaside amusement park on the West Coast
City/town information
Big Sur is a rugged stretch of California’s central coast between Carmel and San Simeon. Bordered to the east by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the west by the Pacific Ocean, it’s traversed by narrow, 2-lane State Route 1, known for winding turns, seaside cliffs and views of the often-misty coastline. The sparsely populated region has numerous state parks for hiking, camping and beachcombing.
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Big Sur
Big Sur is a rugged stretch of California’s central coast between Carmel and San Simeon. Bordered to the east by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the west by the Pacific Ocean, it’s traversed by narrow, 2-lane State Route 1, known for winding turns, seaside cliffs and views of the often-misty coastline. The sparsely populated region has numerous state parks for hiking, camping and beachcombing.