Carmel Plaza provides a relaxed yet sophisticated shopping and dining experience in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Carmel Plaza, nestled in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, on Ocean Avenue and Mission Street, is Monterey Peninsula’s premier shopping and dining destination. Visit over 40 one-of-a-kind fashion finds and specialty national brands, distinctive restaurants, gourmet shops, wine tasting rooms, wellness studios, and more— in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting.

Shop at several stores & boutiques including Anthropologie, Bottega Veneta, Jenni Kayne, Tiffany & Co., Kate Spade and luxurious men’s clothier, Khaki’s of Carmel.

Dine an assortment of tasty cuisines including Flying Fish Grill offering an East/West fusion cuisine, Patisserie Boissiere offering a French country menu in a quaint cottage setting, or Nicolas Cocina de Hernecia serving specialty Michoacán dishes as well as other Mexican favorites, along with several other dining options.

Sip and savor wines from any of our three notable tasting rooms  or enjoy a beer from Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro, a 5 barrel in-house brewery and restaurant.

Craving something sweet? Head into Lula’s Chocolates and Carmel Honey Company for the perfect treat or gift.

Enjoy virtual golf and live entertainment at the Links Club.

And don’t forget to stop by The Cheese Shop, a destination for many locals and visitors, renowned for their extensive fine cheese and wine selection for over 35 years.

Carmel Plaza—Carmel’s destination for the best of everything!

Carmel Plaza is pet-friendly.

For your convenience, a parking garage is available. Enter at Mission St. and 7th Avenue.

Wine tasting, microbrews, live music and more, at Carmel Plaza

Carmel Plaza is home to three notable wine tasting rooms: Blair Estate Tasting Room, Chalone Vineyard Tasting Room, and Wrath Tasting Room, all great destinations to discover an array of California wines. If beer is what your palate is looking for visit Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro that specializes in both modern and traditional elements of California cuisine and features a small, on-site brewery to produce limited batch, terroir-driven beers. And if you are looking for an entertainment experience to go along with your food and drink be sure to visit Links Club.

Carmel Plaza’s three levels surround a lovely open-air courtyard, with cozy seating areas, outdoor firepits, and charming gardens. This lush setting is the perfect backdrop for our annual Summer Live Music Series.

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