Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Historic Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 60-minute tour is designed to keep you on the move while walking at a reasonably slow pace, and still see all of the main sites. You can pause the tour at any time to get a bite to eat or a refreshing drink to quench your thirst. This tour will cover about 15 square blocks of the downtown Carmel to give you a “lay of the land”. You'll explore some of Carmel’s quaint courtyards and passageways and walk by a number of wine rooms, art galleries, restaurants and hotels. You'll also learn about Carmel’s founding fathers, distinctive architecture and storied past and provides numerous photo opportunities. The tour begins and ends at the Carmel Plaza. En route, you'll pass two public restrooms and four ATM’s. So start your tour with the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let us direct you on this adventure of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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   Stop 1

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   This self-guided audio tour takes place in Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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   Carmel Plaza

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   The tour begins at the Ocean Avenue entrance to the Carmel Plaza. On this one-hour tour you'll pass many of Carmel-by-the-Sea's popular stores, restaurants, wine rooms and art galleries.

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   Devendorf Park

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   The tour takes you through the Devendorf Park where you'll discover how the park got it's name.

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   The tour passes Chef Kurt Grasing's namesake restaurant. Its lounge bar is extremely popular with locals as is the dog-friendly patio with cushy dog beds outback. If you have the time then and feel like it, you can pause the tour for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink.

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   The tour passes Hog's Breath Inn which was once owned by actor Clint Eastwood. If you have the time and want to, you can pop inside and check it out.

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   Carmel Art Association

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   The tour passes the Carmel Art Association and sculpture garden.

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   The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden

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   The tour passes the Pilgrim's Way Book Store and Secret Garden. If you have the time its worth exploring.

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   Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery

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   The tour passes Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio. You'll discover more about the internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor known for producing large sculptures including life-size characters.

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   First Murphy House

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   The tour passes a small museum run by the Carmel Heritage Society. It's in the First Murphy House. It's open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12pm until 3pm.

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    Dawson Cole Fine Art

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    The tour passes the Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery which specializes in Contemporary and Modern sculptures. It's a spectacular gallery well worth a visit if you have the time.

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    Weston Gallery

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    The tour passes the Weston Gallery that is owned by master photographer Edward Weston's grandson. They exhibit a wonderful collection of photographs by Weston and another legendary local, Ansel Adams.

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    Harrison Memorial Library

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    The tour passes the Harrison Memorial Library where you'll discover who it's named after.

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    The tour passes by the charming Cottage of Sweets building.

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    Church of the Wayfarer

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    While you pass by the church you'll discover it's origins.

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    Stop 15

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    The tour briefly stops at Piccadilly Park where you'll discover more about it's origins.

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    Tuck Box

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    The tour passes the fairytale-like tea room where if you have the time you can pose for a picture or two, or even enquire about having a cup of tea.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.