4 days in Carmel Itinerary

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Carmel: Big Sur (Pfeiffer State Beach & McWay Falls), Friends of the Elephant Seal (in San Simeon) and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (in Santa Cruz). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Point Lobos, stroll through Carmel River State Beach, stop by The Cheese Shop, and contemplate the long history of Doc Rickett's Pacific Biological Laboratories.

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In July, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can travel back home.