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Carmel Village

Ocean Avenue and State Route 1, Carmel, CA 93921
888-434-3891
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Ranked #5 of 30 attractions in Carmel
Type: Neighborhoods
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Bonney Lake, Washington, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Carmel Valley Village has reinvented itself as a boutique tourist spot. It is a quaint place to dodge the fog on the coast and enjoy wine tasting, galleries, strolling around in the sun for gifts and a nice meal. If you haven't been there in a while, check it out.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

It was a really cool town it had just what I was looking for! It had one cool music shop where I browsed and found just what I was looking for! I totally recommend coming to this cute quaint little town! We went out to breakfast with my dad and his friend at Little Swiss Cafe! Yummy but if you... More

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Victoria, Canada
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30 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Quirky,? not really, Extrovert,? could be, pretty,? definately. Clean with sweet smelling air. Park the car and walk is a must. Tons of galleries, restaurants, gift shops, places to stay. Mingle with the locals and feel at ease.

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Carmel, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Great atmosphere. Plenty of choice but do take the time to explore a little before jumping in to the first restaurant. The free guides were generally accurate. Quiet, not for the party-people. Romantics rule OK.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

On a 2 week tour of the south west Carmel was one of our favourite finds and definitely somewhere we'd return to. Stunning to look at with it's little cottages, lack of street lights and amazing beach, it was like stepping into another world. Holiday bliss!

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Burlington, NJ
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

A charming little town with shops, galleries and restaurants. Enjoyed strolling and window shopping! Lots of little courtyards too.

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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Carmel was a beautiful, romantic, quaint little town! I loved every moment of the city! The shopping, the dining & sight seeing was the best!

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Folsom, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We've been coming to Carmel for close to twenty five years, and it remains the same as it was back in the Clint Eastwood as Mayor days. Plenty of shopping in exclusive shops, which are locally owned, although there's way too many art galleries and jewelry stores with very expensive vacation dollar trinkets for sale. But over all, it's charming... More

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San Jose CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Enjoyed the galleries and especially liked Bennett sculpture where I met the wife of one of the brothers. I"d purchased some of their pieces with my husband the week my first baby girl was born 32 years ago.

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WDM Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

great food and shopping! highly recommend spending 1-2 hours here at least if you are in the area...we loved eating lunch at Ah Shucks oyster bar

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