Things to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea

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The top 10 attractions in Carmel-By-the-Sea

Nature Reserves in Carmel-By-the-Sea

Big Sur

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Big Sur refers to a stretch of 150 km of rugged coastline between Carmel and strikingly beautiful, north and San Simeon (Hearst Ca

Roads in Carmel-By-the-Sea

Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway)

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Going away from San Francisco you will not regret leaving when you see the stunning scenery of Big Sur along Highway 1. This is th

Beaches in Carmel-By-the-Sea

Carmel Beach

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Located below the charming seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this huge sandy beach is one of the main tourist attractions and is

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Of Touristic Interest in Carmel-By-the-Sea

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

We travelled to San Francisco and we made a stop in Monterey. By chance us arriving coincided with the celebration of this contest

Historical Monuments in Carmel-By-the-Sea

Bixby Bridge

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I had never seen anything like the fog and the green against the ocean that you see when you stop to look at this beautiful vintag

Unusual Places in Carmel-By-the-Sea

Piernas Blancas

Just a short distance from the famous Highway One, which runs along the Californian coast offering spectacular views, Piernas Blan

Shops in Carmel-By-the-Sea

Lush

I discovered Lush while I was living in Italy but I later found it in several cities, including the mini-city of Carmel in the Uni

Shops in Carmel-By-the-Sea

The Tea Rose Collection

The name of this shop says it all. This is a store for those who like tea or coffee in the afternoons, and the decor is very charm

Shops in Carmel-By-the-Sea

The Carmel Hat Company

I've never seen so many hat stores in my life as I did in California. Each city we passed had at least one store dedicated to hats

Gardens in Carmel-By-the-Sea

McWay Canyon

Located directly on Highway One, just a few meters from the beautiful road that winds between sea and mountains along the Californ

Activities in Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Universal Studios Hollywood: Ticket with Easy Cancellation

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72.08 £

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise

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25.13 £

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Los Angeles: Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Audio Guide

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32.41 £

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Airport Transfer between San Francisco Airport & City Center

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11.18 £

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

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52.90 £

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