By Elizabeth Arnold
Things to Do in Carmel by the Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a quaint and charming seaside town on California's rugged coast. A world-famous vacation destination, the town offers boutique shopping, art galleries, and a full event calendar. For those looking to be pampered during their oceanside escape to Carmel-by-the-Sea, the destination will not disappoint. The town is dotted with luxury salons and spas.
Avalon Gallery
Explore the Avalon Gallery, which features a wide selection of contemporary art by sculptors, painters and printmakers. The gallery focuses on magic and imaginary realism, as well as classical figurative works of art.
Avalon Gallery
Lincoln Lane (between Ocean Avenue and 7th Street)
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Tel: (831) 622-0830
Dominique Skin Care Salon
Get pampered at the Dominque Skin Care Salon. Esthetic treatments include Microcurrent, massage and reflexology. The salon also offers acne and anti-aging treatments.
Dominique Skin Care Salon
Dolores & 5th
Del Dono Court, Upper Level
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93922
Tel: (831) 626-8300
Pilgrim's Way Community Books
Spend a rainy afternoon perusing the shelves at the Pilgrim's Way Community Book store, which features novels, stones and crystals, and handmade crafts and cards. The store also offers relaxing indoor and outdoor fountains.
Pilgrim's Way Community Books
Dolores & 6th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Tel: (831) 624-4955
Annual Carmel Art Festival
Visit the annual Carmel Art Festival, which takes place every May. The festival features lectures, art displays, and a painting competition.
Annual Carmel Art Festival
carmelartfestival.org
Tel: (831) 642-2503
About the Author:
Elizabeth Arnold, who studied English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has written for a wide variety of publications and websites. Her experience includes writing travel features for "Recommend" magazine and packaging and marketing copy for both Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. consumer products. Recently, Arnold was a staff writer for "Special Events" magazine.
