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. Change things up with these side-trips from Carmel: Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (in San Simeon), Big Sur (Pfeiffer State Beach & McWay Falls) and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (in Santa Cruz). The adventure continues: immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, stop by The Cheese Shop, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and stroll through Carmel River State Beach.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Carmel trip planning site.

Expect a daytime high around 69°F in July, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.