Eat

  • A pizza and a glass of red wine in front of the brick oven at Cantinetta Luca, Carmel-by-the-Sea (photo: Cantinetta Luca)

    Cantinetta Luca

    Cantinetta's dedication shines through as each dish is meticulously hand-crafted, featuring the finest Italian products and locally sourced ingredients.

  • Wooden tables under string lights and painted plates in the courtyard dining room at Casanova, Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Casanova

    Located downtown Carmel, Casanova's French-Italian cuisine celebrates culinary excellence, with each dish delivering a harmonious blend of flavors.

  • A two-tier seafood tower on a marble bar at Seventh & Dolores steakhouse, Carmel-by-the-Sea (photo: Seventh & Dolores)

    Seventh & Dolores

    Originally constructed in the 1970s as a bank, this lasting Carmel-by-the-Sea landmark has undergone a stylish transformation into a vibrant steak and seafood restaurant.

  • Rigatoni in a creamy tomato sauce with parmesan in front of a fireplace at Mezzaluna, Pacific Grove

    Mezzaluna

    The go-to spot for locals in search of authentic Italian cuisine. All of their pastas are made in-house with imported Italian flour and organic glaum farm eggs.
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Sip

  • Four Folktale Winery bottles, including Le Mistral, lined up on a stone ledge, Carmel Valley

    Folktale Winery

    This picturesque estate, with its European-inspired architecture and sprawling vineyards, offers a unique and inviting atmosphere.

  • Holman Ranch Pinot Noir and rosé bottles with glasses on a barrel top in the Carmel Valley tasting room

    Holman Ranch

    Holman Ranch Wines, situated in the scenic Carmel Valley produces exceptional wines that capture the essence of the region.

  • Four bottles of Talbott Vineyards Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on the tasting-room bar, Carmel Valley

    Talbott Vineyards

    Founded in 1982, this estate is renowned for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that beautifully capture the nuances of the region's terroir.

  • Galante Vineyards bottles on a shelf with cowboy figurines in the Carmel tasting room

    Galante Vineyards

    With its rich history dating back to the 1900s, Galante is known for its commitment to premium, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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Stay

  • The white Mediterranean-style Stonepine Estate mansion with a vintage Rolls-Royce in its gravel courtyard, Carmel Valley

    Stonepine Estate

    Encompassing over 330 acres of pristine landscapes, this exclusive estate provides an unmatched retreat set against meticulously manicured grounds.

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  • Ocean view through cypress and palms from the gardens at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

    Hyatt Carmel Highlands

    Perched on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Hyatt Carmel Highlands is an idyllic retreat along California's stunning coast.

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  • The whitewashed façade and green shutters of L'Auberge Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea

    L'Auberge Carmel

    L'Auberge offers a blend of European-inspired architecture, modern comforts, and accommodations with plush furnishings and thoughtful details.

  • Bright sunroom with a white slipcovered sofa, shutters and garden windows in a Carmel Retreats cottage

    Carmel Retreats

    Nestled downtown, Carmel Retreat is a gated oasis, with properties dating back to 1923, includes a main house with two bedrooms and a studio guest house.
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