Situated in Monterey County, Carmel-by-the-Sea – often shortened to Carmel – is celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant artistic history.
Le Petit Pali Ocean Ave & Le Petit Pali 8th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea welcomed these two sister properties in July 2023, located only two blocks apart. While staying at these hotels, guests can stroll the famed white sands of Carmel Beach. Other amenities include a daily continental Champagne breakfast with pastries from Rise + Roam Bakery and Pizzeria, homemade cookies, bedside Antipodes water and Baci chocolates, house bicycles and more. Both hotels feature bespoke designs, with 34 rooms at Ocean Avenue and 24 rooms at the 8th Avenue location. lepetitpali.com
Nicolás Cocina de Herencia
After running the popular Villa Azteca in nearby Salinas, chef Susana Alvarez opened this 5,000-square-foot restaurant in Carmel Plaza in November 2023. The Michoacán native honors her heritage with dishes from three generations of family recipes. The restaurant serves signature Mexican dishes like chicken enchiladas, birria queso fundido and birria taquitos. carmelplaza.com/stores/nicolas
Chalone Vineyard Tasting Room
This internationally acclaimed winery’s Chardonnay ranked third in the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Chalone Vineyard’s newest tasting room opened to the public in Carmel Plaza in November 2023. Try a selection of award-winning wines from Monterey County’s oldest producing vineyard in a wood-paneled hangout with a warm atmosphere. chalonevineyard.com
