Carmel River State Beach Travel Information (Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA)

Big Sur Coast Scenic Drive: Carmel to Morro Bay A 122-mile-long highway that twists down the scenic central California coastline from Carmelto Morro Bay. This scenic drive follows California Highway 1 and twists along the spectacular Big Sur Coast ... Carmel, CA

Carmel and Pebble Beach Imagine a village so quaint it has no parking meters along its narrow, shaded streets and no neon signs advertising its many chic shops and charming cafes. Imagine a coastal hamlet with more than a hu... Pebble Beach, CA

Carmel Mission Father Junipero Serra landed in Monterey Bay by ship and founded Mission San Carlos Borromeo in 1770. The following year, Father Serra moved the mission’s location from near Monterey’s presidio to its... Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Carmel Valley Sunshine and Shopping: Home on the Ranch, Arts and Boutique Mecca The Carmel River ambles over the valley floor between two mountain ranges through horse farms, ranch resorts, and meadows liberally sprinkled with spreading oaks. Just a few miles from the Pacific coa... Carmel, CA

Colton Hall Today, the museum at Colton Hall—the first US government building in California—is quite modest, but what occurred here in 1849 was pivotal in California’s transformation from Mexican rule to Californ... Monterey, CA

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Carmel Beach (Distance: 0.2 mi) From the heart of downtown Carmel lies Carmel Beach, an arc of white sand between Pebble Beach and Carmel Point. The crescent-shaped beach is backed by twisted wind-swept Monterey cypress perched on a...

Carmel, CA - Hiking - length:2.4 mi

Upper Bridge (& back) via Willow Trail (Distance: 0.2 mi) This route adds variety but not distance to the straight-forward fire road (Serra Trail) run.

Carmel, CA - Trail Running - length:2.8 mi

Eastside Switchback Route (Distance: 0.3 mi) This longest run in the Mission Trail Park is my favorite route here. Besides some hard uphills, interesting switchbacks, and fine views, it offers you little likelihood of encountering other people. ...

Carmel, CA - Trail Running - length:4 mi

Mission Trail Park (Distance: 0.3 mi) Mission Trail Park is Carmel’s largest park, encompassing 35 acres. The designated nature park has five miles of well-maintained trails that meander up a forested stream-fed canyon and climb the hills...

Carmel, CA - Hiking - length:1.5 mi

Scenic Bluff Pathway (Distance: 0.3 mi) The Scenic Bluff Pathway is a well maintained gravel pathway. The path parallels Scenic Road on the bluffs above Carmel Beach, with eight stairways accessing the white sand beach. The trail meanders t...

Carmel, CA - Hiking - length:1.6 mi

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West Rancho Canada Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6357 yards, par 71 2.2 miles from center of Carmel River State Beach

East Rancho Canada Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6109 yards, par 71 2.2 miles from center of Carmel River State Beach

Poppy Hills Poppy Hills Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6865 yards, par 72 2.6 miles from center of Carmel River State Beach

Spyglass Hill Spyglass Hill Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6862 yards, par 72 2.8 miles from center of Carmel River State Beach

Cypress Point Cypress Point Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6536 yards, par 72 3.4 miles from center of Carmel River State Beach

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