Just above Carmel Beach at the end of Ocean Avenue starts the Scenic Road Walkway, a walking or jogging path with an absolutely spectacular view on both sides. On one side is the endless expanse of the ocean where you can see nature at its most powerful. The other side features fabulous mansions, each different and original, testaments to human ingenuity. The Scenic Road Walkway is one of the best Things to do in Carmel, California.

The walkway is about 1.7 miles of easy jogging but you can spend a day on one of many benches along the path, enjoy the vista, daydream, or having a picnic. If you get hot and decide to cool off in the ocean, you can take one of several stone or wooden stairways to the beach.

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