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This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Historic Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 60-minute tour is designed to keep you on the move while walking at a reasonably slow pace, and still see all of the main sites. You can pause the tour at any time to get a bite to eat or a refreshing drink to quench your thirst.
This tour will cover about 15 square blocks of the downtown Carmel to give you a “lay of the land”. You'll explore some of Carmel’s quaint courtyards and passageways and walk by a number of wine rooms, art galleries, restaurants and hotels. You'll also learn about Carmel’s founding fathers, distinctive architecture and storied past and provides numerous photo opportunities. The tour begins and ends at the Carmel Plaza. En route, you'll pass two public restrooms and four ATM’s.
So start your tour with the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let us direct you on this adventure of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour begins at the Carmel Plaza on Ocean Avenue. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
Itinerary
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Carmel-by-the-Sea (Pass by)
This self-guided audio tour takes place in Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Admission ticket free -
Carmel Plaza (Pass by)
The tour begins at the Ocean Avenue entrance to the Carmel Plaza. On this one-hour tour you'll pass many of Carmel-by-the-Sea's popular stores, restaurants, wine rooms and art galleries.
Admission ticket free -
1Devendorf Park
The tour takes you through the Devendorf Park where you'll discover how the park got it's name.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
Grasings (Pass by)
The tour passes Chef Kurt Grasing's namesake restaurant. Its lounge bar is extremely popular with locals as is the dog-friendly patio with cushy dog beds outback. If you have the time then and feel like it, you can pause the tour for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink.
Admission ticket free -
Hog's Breath Inn (Pass by)
The tour passes Hog's Breath Inn which was once owned by actor Clint Eastwood. If you have the time and want to, you can pop inside and check it out.
Admission ticket free -
Carmel Art Association (Pass by)
The tour passes the Carmel Art Association and sculpture garden.
Admission ticket free -
The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden (Pass by)
The tour passes the Pilgrim's Way Book Store and Secret Garden. If you have the time its worth exploring.
Admission ticket free -
Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery (Pass by)
The tour passes Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio. You'll discover more about the internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor known for producing large sculptures including life-size characters.
Admission ticket free -
First Murphy House (Pass by)
The tour passes a small museum run by the Carmel Heritage Society. It's in the First Murphy House. It's open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12pm until 3pm.
Admission ticket free -
Dawson Cole Fine Art (Pass by)
The tour passes the Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery which specializes in Contemporary and Modern sculptures. It's a spectacular gallery well worth a visit if you have the time.
Admission ticket free -
Weston Gallery (Pass by)
The tour passes the Weston Gallery that is owned by master photographer Edward Weston's grandson. They exhibit a wonderful collection of photographs by Weston and another legendary local, Ansel Adams.
Admission ticket free -
Harrison Memorial Library (Pass by)
The tour passes the Harrison Memorial Library where you'll discover who it's named after.
Admission ticket free -
Cottage of Sweets (Pass by)
The tour passes by the charming Cottage of Sweets building.
Admission ticket free -
Church of the Wayfarer (Pass by)
While you pass by the church you'll discover it's origins.
Admission ticket free -
2Piccadilly Park
The tour briefly stops at Piccadilly Park where you'll discover more about it's origins.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Tuck Box (Pass by)
The tour passes the fairytale-like tea room where if you have the time you can pose for a picture or two, or even enquire about having a cup of tea.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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