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.
Ocean Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, United States
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.
Junipero St and Ocean Ave, Carmel, United States
The tour takes you through the Devendorf Park where you'll discover how the park got it's name.
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.
If you have the time and want to, you can pop inside and check it out.
Dolores Street Between 5th &, 6th Ave, Carmel, United States
The tour passes the Carmel Art Association and sculpture garden.
Dolores Street, Between 5th and 6th, Carmel, United States
The tour passes the Pilgrim's Way Book Store and Secret Garden. If you have the time its worth exploring.
Dolores between 5th and 6th Carmel-By-the-Sea, Carmel, United States
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.
Sixth and Lincoln avenues, Carmel, United States
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.
Lincoln & Sixth Avenue, Carmel, United States
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.
Sixth Avenue, Carmel, United States
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.
Ocean Ave & Lincoln st, Carmel, United States
The tour passes the Harrison Memorial Library where you'll discover who it's named after.
Lincoln Street & 7th Avenue, Carmel, United States
While you pass by the church you'll discover it's origins.
Dolores St, Carmel, United States
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.
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.
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