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Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Carmel Plaza

Carmel Plaza is a shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: free.

Ocean Ave and Mission St · Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Why you should go…

Carmel Plaza is a roughly 112,000-square-foot open-air shopping center in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, occupying the block bounded by Ocean, Junipero, Mission and 7th streets. Three levels of shops surround an open-air courtyard and include national and boutique retailers, along with restaurants and wine tasting rooms. The center opened in 1960 and offers underground parking.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Carmel Plaza, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Free

    Official visitor resource for the coastal art town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Bruno's Market & Deli

    Under $25

    Specialty grocery and deli in Carmel-by-the-Sea with fresh produce, meats, wine and a deli counter.

    Steps awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Links Club

    $25–$50

    Indoor golf simulator lounge in Carmel-by-the-Sea with TrackMan bays, a full bar and live music.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    History Buff

    Carmel Mission Basilica

    Under $25

    Historic 1797 Spanish mission church founded by Junipero Serra, now a minor basilica with a museum and gardens.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    The Crossroads Carmel

    Free

    An open-air shopping center at the gateway to Big Sur, mixing everyday retailers with Carmel-area boutiques and dining.

    1.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Del Monte Center

    Free

    The largest open-air shopping center on the Monterey Peninsula, with retail, dining and a movie theater.

    2.5 mi awayMore like this