- TripBuzz discovered 84 different types of activities for couples in the Carmel area, including Art Gallery (like Rieser Fine Art), Beaches (like Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach), Winery/Vineyard (like Caraccioli Cellars) and Scenic Drives (like Scenic Road Walkway), and much more.
- We discovered a total of 161 date ideas in or near Carmel, California, including 122 fun or romantic activities in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove and Seaside.
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20.7 Miles
The Big Sur Guides and Hiking is notable for never ending trails along the coastline. Nature lovers find the guided tours especially helpful, but there are plenty of views and wildlife to be found by the independent adventurer as well.
20.7 Miles
Hike the trails in Partington Cove, over a wooden bridge and through a wood tunnel to the cove, where a swim spot, and wildlife viewing opportunities await.
20.7 Miles
Featuring 23 camp site units, Ponderosa Campground is in a scenic natural area with a trout stream, a variety of trees, including pine, oak, and sycamore trees. The campground features running water and a picnic area.
20.7 Miles
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Jade Cove Beach
Los Padres National Forest, Highway 1, 3.3 mi N of Gorda, 9.7 mi S of Lucia, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Located next to a campground, Jade Cove Beach provides visitors with the opportunity to find jade pieces in its stony shore. The beach is accessible by a steep trail with a rope.
22.2 Miles
Sykes Hot Springs is a camping and hiking area that offers scenic and challenging hikes along a network of trails. The trails offer wilderness and ocean views, and hikers can camp at various points along them.
22.6 Miles
With 3 mile-long trails and elevation of 200 feet, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a heavily wooded area and also rich in wildlife. Along the river there are campsites and lodgings.
22.7 Miles
Located on nearly 4,800 acres, Andrew Molera State Park can be used for hiking, fishing, swimming, camping, boating and horseback riding. The park provides picnic areas, beach access, camping sites, restrooms and wildlife viewing opportunities.
22.8 Miles
Monterey Bay Equestrian Center offers a selection of equestrian services. The center provides horseback riding tours along the shoreline as well as romantic horse drawn carriage rides for special occasions.
22.8 Miles
93%
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Pfeiffer Beach
Sycamore Canyon Road, Right off Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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A popular day-use park in the Big Sur area is Pfeiffer Beach which has pockets of purple sand. Unique rock formations are situated in the water just off the beach, including a prominent arch.
23.1 Miles
93%
60 votes
Shell Road, 16mi South of Santa Cruz Via Highway 1 and San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA
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The Sunset State Beach is open throughout the year for many activities like swimming, camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. In addition to large sand dunes, the beach has on-site parking, restrooms, showers, and drinking water.