Situated just a few blocks from the ocean, Carmel Plaza is a luxury, open-air fashion retail center covering three levels. Carmel Plaza's tagline, "Where Indulgence Is Encouraged" reflects the style and location of this premiere destination point. Anthropologie, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Yves Delorme, Cole Haan, Sur La Table, Wilkes Bashford, Tumi, Bottega Veneta, J. Crew-by-the-sea and CosBar at Carmel Plaza. Restaurants and eateries include the Flying Fish Grill, Patisserie Boissiere, The Cheese Shop, and the Carmel Coffee and Cocoa Bar. MORE INFO

The Compassion Flower Inn is a beautifully restored and decorated 1860's Victorian in the heart of downtown. The romantic inn offers four gorgeously appointed upstairs guestrooms and a relaxing patio with Jacuzzi/spa. Close to shops, galleries, theatres, nightclubs and fine restaurants and a short walk to the beach, the inn is the perfect place to leave the car and walk everywhere. The friendly innkeepers prepare a delicious, healthy full breakfast from the finest organic ingredients featuring home baked muffins, fresh fruit and rich organic coffees. Special diets and vegan are gladly accommodated. The inn's lively atmosphere and the hosts warm attention are guaranteed to make your visit a perfect for fun and relaxation. MORE INFO

Designed to meet the specific needs of today's traveler, the El Adobe Inn offer well-established, mid-priced lodgings with a full range of value-added amenities like free local phone calls, in-room coffee and Refrigerator. Some Rooms with Ocean view. Conveniently located at 936 Munras Ave, in Monterey; minutes from Fisherman's Warf and Downtown, the Aquarium or 17 Miles Drive. Close to Hwy, Shopping, Carmel by the Sea and Attractions. MORE INFO

Fog City Facts & Fiction, formerly Monterey Coffeehouse Bookshop, opened in 1991 and quickly became known throughout Central California as the 'Beat Bookstore' because of our terrific selection and knowledge of Beat Generation authors. MORE INFO

Just steps from Carmel Beach, downtown shops, restaurants, and the art galleries of beautiful Carmel, the Stonehouse Inn is a magical retreat, blending romance and history. From the inn you can explore the town and relax. You'll feel like you've escaped to a world of romance where no one can find you. The Stonehouse Inn is the perfect retreat for rekindling romance. You'll be blissfully unaware of the world you left behind. A bountiful breakfast is served in the sunny dining room, including delectable entrees such as cheese omelets, orange French toast, or southern- style banana rice pancakes with crispy sizzling bacon. Juice, coffee, fruit, and hot chocolate also served with breakfast. You'll feel right at home gathering with other guests from around the world in front of the large stone ... MORE INFO