Guide to Carmel - 2026–2027

FORESTTHEATER (831) 622-0100 Forest Theater, Mountain View & Santa Rita Carmel, CA 93921 pacrep.org A magical outdoor amphitheater beneath the pines, with an indoor theatre and the Garner-Whitt School of Dramatic Arts. Enjoy Musicals, Shakespeare, Films, and events. Managed on behalf of the city by Pacific Repertory Theatre. SOAPBOX STAGEWORKS (831) 664-6587 soapboxstageworks.org Theatre company that produces new works from both local and global playwrights. We have a full season of performances as well as an acting school. SUNSET CULTURAL CENTER (831) 620-2048 San Carlos & Ninth, Carmel, CA 93921 sunsetcenter.org Performing arts center with an intimate 718-seat theater featuring stunning gothic architecture and incredible acoustics, as well as a variety of spaces for lectures, meetings, conferences, parties, work- shops, and weddings. TOURS AGVENTURE TOURS & CONSULTING (831) 761-8463 PO Box 2634, Monterey, CA 93942 agventuretours.com Sightseeing (Carmel, Monterey Peninsula, Big Sur), wine tasting (Carmel Valley, Salinas Valley), farm tours & transportation. Full, half day tours for any size group. CALIFORNIA LEGACYTOURS (831) 238-3374 Carmel, CA 93923 calegacytours.com Join theWalking Tours of Carmel, Point Lobos, Mon- terey or Cannery Row & discover the unique history & beauty with the guide who wrote the books. CARMELWALKS (831) 905-0350 Carmel, CA 93921 carmelwalks.com Carmel’s famous walking tour—in USA Today, HGTV, Frommer’s. Discover secret pathways, courtyards, gardens, fairytale cottages, homes & haunts of artists, writers, and movie stars. CENTRAL COAST LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS (831) 625-4419 Point Sur, Big Sur, CA 93940 pointsur.org CCLK supports the restoration of Pt. Sur Light Station with volunteer activities and tours. LAND ROVER DRIVING EXPERIENCE (831) 620-8854 8000 Valley Greens Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 landroverusa.com Custom off-road driving lessons & adventures in your choice of Land Rover on a network of challenging trails. Group activities & team building events available. MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN BIKE SHOP & COFFEE BAR (831) 250-7687 Ocean and Mission (facing Red Eagle Lane) Carmel, CA 93921 maddogsandenglishmen.com E-bike rentals & guided tours, ranked #1 outdoor activity in Carmel on Trip Advisor. Bike along Carmel Beach & 17 Mile Drive. Dog-friendly bucket list sidecar experience, + winery tour in Carmel Valley & Big Sur. Carmel Chamber of Commerce Where to Play 70 Gray whales can be spotted migrating through the Mon- terey Bay in December and January during their southern migration, and again in March and April on their northern journey FUN FACT CARME L