Sunset Center, Carmel

The Sunset Center is a performing arts center that features festivals and live performances. The building was originally a public school called the Sunset School. It was built in the Late Gothic Revival architectural style by John J. Donovan in 1906.

The public school needed to expand and reinforce the building against earthquake damage. Instead of incurring the expense, the building was sold to the city of Carmel in 1964. That was when it began use as a theatre. It was significantly renovated over the years, including a $20 million theatre upgrade in the early 21st century.

Visitors to Carmel may purchase tickets to performance via the Sunset Center website. They could also stop by the Center for Photographic Art, which is likewise located in the center. Those who simply want to view the space may walk by the facility. It is located on San Carlos Street, about two blocks south of Ocean Avenue.

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Sight Name: Sunset Center
Sight Location: Carmel, USA (See walking tours in Carmel)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Carmel Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Carmel, California

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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

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

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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