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Where the art's fine and the wine's finer
A quick jaunt inland from Monterey Bay, the quaint town of Carmel Valley sits in a tranquil river valley carved out of the towering peaks of the Saint Lucia range. Tucked among pastoral rolling fields and championship golf courses, the town was once a haven for millionaire sportsmen who built glittering mansions against the mountainous backdrop. Today it boasts a booming art scene and some of the best antiquing around. A Carmel Valley vacation rental also puts you on the doorstep of one California’s finest wine growing regions, so bring your designated driver.
Sightseeing in and around Carmel Valley
Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do during your stay? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Carmel Valley a fun place to get away. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Monterey Bay Aquarium (13.4 mi / 21.5 km)
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course (4.6 mi / 7.4 km)
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch (7.3 mi / 11.7 km)
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (7.6 mi / 12.3 km)
- North Fremont Street (10.7 mi / 17.2 km)
- Del Monte Golf Course (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
It’s always sunny in Carmel Valley
For many, Carmel Valley has the perfect weather. High temperatures are in the 60s to 80s year round, making any time a good time to get out and explore. You'll see some rain from November to April, but almost none the other half of the year. Pack a sweater, because nighttime temps can dip into the 40s. The warmest months are September and October (that famous “Indian Summer” that the locals love so much). The valley has earned its sunny reputation thanks to the lack of San Francisco-like fogs that you see in most of the coastal towns.
A verdant valley of vineyards
Thanks to a climate that’s particularly suited to growing grapes, the pastoral valleys surrounding the Carmel River are a picturesque patchwork of thriving vineyards and rolling hills. Oak forest dot the landscape as it rises into the Saint Lucia ranges in the distance. Garland Ranch Regional Park his home to redwoods and a waterfall, adding diversity to the landscape. At a Carmel Valley vacation rental, you're also not far from the rocky coasts and sandy beaches of Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean, where you'll find endless marine life, including whales, seals, dolphins and sharks.
Transportation to and around Carmel Valley
The nearest airport is in Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), located 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) away.