Find a Bed and Breakfast in  Carmel, California

Carmel is located just south of Monterey Bay, on the Pacific Coast of Central California. It is about 26 miles north of Big Sur. Carmel has attracted writers, artists, actors and playwrights and has been a cultural oasis since the turn of the century. Every year visitors come to Carmel to enjoy the diverse offering of cultural events such as the Carmel Arts Festival, Beach Festival, and the Carmel Shakespeare Festival. One of the main attractions to this town is the beautiful white sand beaches of Big Sur. Carmel is the place a visitor can relax, unwind and enjoy the peaceful, European atmosphere. A typical day in Carmel Village, a visitor can enjoy long walks down streets that take them to courtyards, arcades, and secluded alleyways. Carmel is the ideal place to truly relax and enjoy each minute of time you have to spend there. There are over 90 art galleries and shops, many antique shops to browse, and boutiques as well as small cafes to offer hours of discovery and fun in Carmel. Since Carmel is centrally located, there are many surrounding areas of interest for any visitor to enjoy as well. There are wineries, shops to explore, the Big Sur Coastline to enjoy, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, perhaps golfing at Pebble Beach, or treat yourself and your family to any number of fantastic restaurants available to you in the surrounding areas of Carmel. Carmel would be an ideal place for a second honeymoon, a celebration of an anniversary, or just a quiet get-away for any couple.