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Carmel-by-the-Sea

California, United States · North America

About Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea works well as a base: 10 minutes from Del Monte Forest, 4km from 17-Mile Drive.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 3,897, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Carmel-by-the-Sea sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carmel-by-the-Sea to your route.

About Carmel-by-the-Sea

The Harrison Memorial Library is a historic building designed by architect Bernard Maybeck and built by Michael J. Murphy in 1928. It houses a public library for the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The library provides books, materials and programs that support the pursuit of education, information, recreation,

Read more and culture. It includes documents about the history and development of Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula. The Harrison Memorial Library was named after California Supreme Court Justice Ralph C. Harrison.

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Where is Carmel-by-the-Sea located?

Carmel-by-the-Sea is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.5552 latitude, -121.9233 longitude.

What is the population of Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Carmel-by-the-Sea has a population of approximately 3,897 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
3,897
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.5552, -121.9233

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Carmel-by-the-Sea

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pebble Beach (Concours d'Elegance Venue)

The hallowed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts the world's most prestigious classic car competition each August.

3 km · about 5 min drive

coastal drive

17-Mile Drive

Legendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Monterey Bay Aquarium

World-class aquarium on Cannery Row showcasing the marine habitats of Monterey Bay with living kelp forests.

7 km · about 15 min drive

racetrack

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Famous for the Corkscrew - a dramatic downhill left-right chicane

16 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bixby Bridge Viewpoint (Big Sur)

The iconic concrete arch bridge spanning a deep canyon on the PCH, one of the most photographed bridges on the California coast.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Big Sur

A rugged stretch of California coastline between Carmel and San Simeon with dramatic cliffs, redwood forests, and the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge.

33 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Pfeiffer Beach

Purple-tinted manganese sand and Keyhole Arch, which channels a beam of sunset light through the rock for a few weeks each winter. Reached by narrow, unsigned Sycamore Canyon Road off Highway 1.

36 km · about 40 min drive

coastal drive

Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)

Iconic coastal highway stretching along California's stunning coastline

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Carmel-by-the-Sea

  • Right here17-Mile DriveLegendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.
  • 21 kmBixby Bridge Viewpoint (Big Sur)The iconic concrete arch bridge spanning a deep canyon on the PCH, one of the most photographed bridges on the California coast.
  • 33 kmBig SurA rugged stretch of California coastline between Carmel and San Simeon with dramatic cliffs, redwood forests, and the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge.
  • 37 kmPacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)Iconic coastal highway stretching along California's stunning coastline
  • 50 kmMcWay Falls Viewpoint (Big Sur)A pull-off overlooking an 80-foot waterfall that cascades directly onto a pristine sandy beach in a sheltered cove.

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