Carmel-by-the-Sea travel guide
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With a population of 3,722, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carmel-by-the-Sea deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Carmel-by-the-Sea
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Valley Kitchen (1 Old Ranch Road) and The Pocket - Carmel (5 Lincoln St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Il Tegamino (SS of Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde We are tucked in the Courtyard behind the Cottage of Sweets) and The Grill, Carmel-by-the-Sea (Ocean Ave & Mission Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
When to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea
How to Get to Carmel-by-the-Sea
Plane
When flying to Carmel-by-the-Sea, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Carmel-by-the-Sea include Air Canada, Avianca and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Carmel-by-the-Sea is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 90 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea. You’ll find branches of Turo and Getaround, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Carmel-by-the-Sea’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Carmel-by-the-Sea
Where to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Average rates range from around $501 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $224 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Carmel-by-the-Sea, with prices from $28 to $1,793 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Carmel-by-the-Sea are about 119% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Most booked hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Renting a car in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carmel-by-the-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Carmel-by-the-Sea is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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