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May
24
2013

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

May. 24-May. 26
The 4th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed…more
May
25
2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival

May. 25-May. 27
This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old…more
Jun
2
2013

Cannery Row Block Party

Jun. 2
This annual event is a crowd-pleaser includes continuous live music, live animals,…more
Jun
7
2013

Monterey Wine Festival

Jun. 7-Jun. 8
With hundreds of wines offered for tasting, wine lovers will lfind an embarrassment…more
Jun
8
2013

Carmel Valley Art & Wine Celebration

Jun. 8
The Art & Wine Celebration will showcase over 60 artists, local wines and…more
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Monterey Highlights
There's no better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery in Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel or anywhere else ... more
With miles upon miles of bike lanes, waterfront trails and off-road tracks, you can go exactly where ... more
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Marina State Beach has steady winds that make it a popular place for surfing, kite flying and hang ... more
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Activities

Enjoy the Wonders of the Wharf VIP Card

Old Fisherman's Wharf Association
The “Enjoy the Wonders of the Wharf VIP Card and Special Offers Campaign…
May 14, 2013
- Jul 1, 2013

Surf and Turf Package

Tradewinds Carmel
Enjoy two relaxing nights in a Deluxe King or Queen/Queen room. Spend the Day…
Aug 31, 2012
- Aug 31, 2013

Monterey Movie Tours Special OFFER

Monterey Movie Tours
Special Offer: $10 OFF per passenger rate. Use Promo Code MCCVB when booking. No…
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Shopping in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Shopping in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Shopping

Monterey County's shopping scene is full of great deals and extraordinary surprises, from fine art to locally owned boutiques and everything in between.

In Moss Landing, travelers pull off Highway 1 to explore antique shops, art galleries and high-fashion showrooms. South of Moss Landing, Carmel-by-the-Sea offers personal attention, luxury boutiques and charming wine tasting rooms. Cannery Row's shops give visitors a taste of Monterey's nautical heritage.

In addition to personal attention and unique, affordable goods, shoppers in Monterey County enjoy variety. The region's stores, studios and retail centers are as diverse as its beach, mountain and vineyard landscapes. That means the perfect purchase is never hard to find.

Monterey County Shopping Spots

  • Where to swipe those cards? These shopping hot spots are sure to satisfy!
  • Moss Landing has long been known for its antique shops, but this small village is evolving into a hub for artists and designers such as Stella Page and plein-air painter Barry Marshall.
  • More than 100 artists maintain galleries and studios in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The sidewalks of this one-square-mile village are fronted by family owned boutiques and specialty shops that carry clothing, gifts, wines and more.
  • In downtown Monterey, independent stores line Alvarado Street. Visitors can also pick up souvenirs, art, antiques and wine on Cannery Row.
  • In addition to golf apparel and accessories, gifts from the Pebble Beach Book It! courses and prints of world-famous fairways, the shops at The Lodge at Pebble Beach stock men's and women's clothing, indulgent bath products, jewelry and art.
  • Home to many of the Monterey Peninsula's automotive dealerships, Seaside also has an array of independent stores in the downtown area plus national retailers on its outskirts.
  • Oldtown Salinas boasts one-of-a-kind boutiques, tea and wine shops, and home furnishings and sporting goods stores, while other well-known retailers anchor area shopping centers.
  • Galleries, greenhouses and tasting rooms can be found in the Mid-Valley Shopping Center and Carmel Valley Village.

Shopping Centers & Villages

The Barnyard in Carmel is an upscale open-air shopping village with specialty shops and some of the area's stand-out restaurants. Neighboring Crossroads Shopping Village is an avenue of boutique fashion, jewelry, gift shops, and restaurants.

Just eight blocks from the beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea coastline, Carmel Plaza is a luxury shopping area with designer brands and restaurants. Their seasoned concierges can assist you with your shopping plans.

Monterey's Del Monte Shopping Center features department stores, numerous brand stores and casual restaurants, and a 13-screen, state-of-the-art movie theater complex. Northridge Mall in Salinas is Monterey County's largest mall, with over 130 shops.