Carmel Valley, California Travel Information

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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Laureles - Vasquez - Spring Loop (Distance: 0.9 mi) This loop hike lies at the southeast end, and lightly hiked area, of Garland Ranch. The trail steeply ascends the mountain to Vasquez Ridge at an overlook with a bench. The path follows the ridge, ove...

Carmel, CA - Hiking - length:5.5 mi

Garzas Canyon to Redwood Canyon Trail (Distance: 1.0 mi) This trail has it all: shade from the oaks, buckeyes, and bay trees; towering redwoods; Kodak-moment swimming holes; six stream crossings with rustic bridges to keep your socks dry; fern meadows; view...

Carmel Valley, CA - Hiking - length:4 mi

East Ridge Trail (Distance: 1.1 mi) This rugged but rewarding semi-loop uses the Garzas Canyon, Veeder, East Ridge, Saddle, Vasquez, and Terrace trails to explore the high ground south of Garzas Creek in a remote and secluded part of th...

Carmel, CA - Hiking - length:4 mi

Redwood Canyon Trail (Distance: 1.1 mi) This tranquil semi-loop uses the Garzas Canyon, East Ridge, Redwood Canyon, and Terrace trails to explore the riparian habitat along Garzas Creek, and then a secluded coast redwood forest along one of...

Carmel, CA - Hiking - length:3.5 mi

Garzas Canyon - Redwood Canyon - Terrace Loop (Distance: 2.6 mi) Garzas Canyon is a stream-fed canyon bisecting Garland Ranch. The Garzas Canyon Trail heads up the lush garden-like canyon past rock-lined pools and numerous creek crossings. The hike ends in Redwood ...

Carmel, CA - Hiking - length:3.6 mi

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Preserve The Preserve Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7067 yards, par 72 4.2 miles from center of Carmel Valley, California

Carmel Valley Ranch Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6234 yards, par 70 5.0 miles from center of Carmel Valley, California

Corral De Tierra Corral De Tierra Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6536 yards, par 72 6.3 miles from center of Carmel Valley, California

Pasadera Pasadera Golf & Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6801 yards, par 71 7.3 miles from center of Carmel Valley, California

Laguna Seca Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Public, 18 holes 6157 yards, par 71 7.4 miles from center of Carmel Valley, California

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