Ocean Avenue, Carmel

Ocean Avenue, Carmel (must see)

Ocean Avenue is a favorite locations for visitors to Carmel. The avenue is ideal for walking as it is a one-mile stretch of interesting shops and pleasant scenery in an area that is known for beautiful weather throughout the year. Best of all, at the end of the journey, the lucky visitor is welcomed by a sandy beach.

Most visitors start their trek at Junipero Street. They will see Devendorf Park, which is a small but pleasant public park with plenty of shade and public restrooms. The park was named after Frank Devendorf, who is known as the Father of Carmel. A bronze bust of Frank Devendorf can be found in the park.

Along the walk, tourists can stop to shop, have a class of wine or simply enjoy the atmosphere. They will then find themselves in a residential area that is cozy and secure. Of course, the prize of Ocean Avenue is the sandy, white beach on the bay. Just steps away from Pescadero Canyon, Carmel Beach is a must for any visitor to the city.

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Sight Name: Ocean Avenue
Sight Location: Carmel, USA (See walking tours in Carmel)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Carmel Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Carmel, California

Create Your Own Walk in Carmel

Creating your own self-guided walk in Carmel is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Carmel Introduction Walking Tour

Carmel-by-the-Sea, frequently referred to as Carmel, was founded as a mission in 1770 by Franciscan priests. Though the area was settled in small numbers before that date, it was fully colonized by priests Junipero Serra and Juan Crespi. Along with being the site of the mission, the city was capital of California until 1849.

Eventually, Carmel became a haven for artists who formed a colony in... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.8 Km or 3 Miles

Historical Buildings Walking Tour

Back in the early 1900s, little about Carmel-by-the-Sea rivaled the appeal of the magnificent ocean front. What is seen now as a quaint, European-like town on the coast of Central California, started off at the turn of the last century with the planting of 100 pine trees right down Main Street 鈥� today's Ocean Avenue. This was followed by the arrival of the young architect, Michael J.... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles

Wine Tasting Walk

While it takes no more than a dozen minutes to stroll from one corner of Carmel to the other, it is quite easy to get lost. There are no street numbers in Carmel but the wine bars and bottle shops are plentiful, and the tasting rooms are even more so 鈥� enough to keep visitors busy for days!

This charming city is indeed a bona fide wine tasting destination at its best! Regardless of your... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles

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