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Food (walking distance)

Mad Dogs and Englishman - coffee
Rise & Roam Bakery - pastries
Stationary (🐕) - breakfast
Bruno’s Market - sandwiches
Nicolás Cocina (🐕) - dinner
Nora’s (🐕) - dinner
Cultura (🐕) - cocktails & dinner
La Bicyclette - takeout pizza (too loud to dine in)
Mission Ranch - cocktails & dinner
Il Fornaio - I know, I know

More Food

Cella (🐕) - outstanding
Red House Cafe (🐕) - breakfast/brunch

(🐕 = pet friendly outdoor option)

Fun (walking distance)

Carmel Beach / Scenic Drive - esp. for sunset
Carmel Mission
Carmel Cute Cottage Tour - self-directed, ask for brochure
Carmel wine tastings - lots of places downtown
Tor House tour - must book in advance

More Fun

Monterey Bay Aquarium - ask for our guest passes
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary - seasonal
Kayaking - Monterey Bay Kayaks (Monterey or Elkhorn Slough, may require reservations
Ano Nuevo - seasonal elephant seals, requires reservation
Point Piños Lighthouse
Point Sur Lighthouse - requires planning and cash
SOSUS - cold war submarine tracking facility, requires planning

Resources

Elroy’s Fine Foods - esp. produce & hot counter
Whole Foods
Ad Astra - best bread in Monterey County
Monterey Sports Center - weights, pool, sauna, etc.