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Where the Ocean Avenue ends, the world-famous Carmel Beach with soft, white sands and a pleasant secluded cove begins. Carmel Beach attracts sun worshipers, dog walkers, surfers, volleyball players, and makers of sand castles. It is a great place to spend the day with kids, and even the dogs are allowed to run free. Carmel Beach is one of the best things to do in Carmel, California.
It is an excellent swimming beach, but since there are no lifeguards, swimmers should be wary of strong rip tides and rogue waves. With the picturesque background of Point Lobos with its dark green pines and gnarly Monterey cypresses, the beach is also a popular wedding venue.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Point Lobos State Reserve
Carmel Beach
Seventeen Mile Drive
San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission
Carmel River State Beach
Tor House
Scenic Road Walkway
Sunset Cultural Center
Mission Ranch Restaurant
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Golden Bough Playhouse
Forest Theater
The Barnyard
Caraccioli Cellars
La Balena
Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
Treehouse Cafe
Westbrook Modern
Palo Corona Regional Park
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