Guide to Carmel - 2026–2027

Meander. Visit the Tor House, one of Carmel’s first homes, built by hand by the poet Robinson Jeffers for his newwife.The house and tower were built from rocks from Carmel Beach and tours of the house include the read- ing of Jeffers’poetry. Stay at or eat at the Pine Inn, the town’s first hotel, which was built further east and was rolled on logs to its current location to be closer to the beach. Wander. Explore the streets of Carmel and find the almost 40 courtyards and secret passageways created by Carmel’s founders and end up at Devendorf Park.This park was named after Frank Devendorf, who sold the prop- erties to Bohemians who came from San Francisco after the earthquake of 1906. Engage in intellectual conversations at one of the coffee shops or wine tasting rooms along the way. Emote! The Bohemians of early Carmel loved to act and created one of the first outdoor theaters west of the Mississippi in 1910. Modern day festivals like the Carmel International Film Festival and the Philip Glass’Days and Nights Festival carry on celebrations of the arts with contemporary audiences. Contemplate. Spend a day visiting galleries starting with the oldest gallery in town, the Carmel Art Asso- ciation.This nonprofit artists’collective shows the works of artists who live within 35 miles of Carmel. Other gal- leries also include traditional and contemporary genres, sculpture, photography and art for every taste. Chill. Visit Refuge for their relaxing yet energizing hydro-thermal therapy. Add a massage to your visit and then enjoy the tranquil surroundings while you let your mind wander. Have a gourmet lunch while at Carmel Valley Athletic Club. Daily– Make the most of the present moment and give yourself permission to think romantic thoughts, act impulsively and live life to the fullest, just as the early Bohemians did. WalkLikeaBohemian Rick Pharaoh E X P L O R E T H E M A G I C O F C A R M E L