Walkabout
Carmel-by-the-Sea
One
of the best ways to see Carmel is on foot. You will discover over
60 hidden courtyards where many specialty shops and cafes are found.
You will also find the special charms of Carmel-by-the-Sea as you
discover secret pathways, award-winning gardens, and enchanting
fairy tale cottages ... the homes, haunts, and history of famous
artists, writers, and movie stars. Stroll along the white-sand beach.
Or picnic on the bluff tops over looking Carmel Beach and the Pebble
Beach golf courses and coastline.
An Artist Town ... Culture in Carmel
Carmel’s
primary social and cultural facilities are the Sunset Community
and Cultural Center, the Harrison Memorial Library, the Golden Bough
Playhouse and the Outdoor Forest Theatre.
The
Sunset Center is the forum or gathering place of Carmel and houses
a wide variety of cultural events, including the world famous Carmel
Bach Festival and the Monterey County Symphony. It is also home
of Dance Kids and Carmel Performing Arts Festival, all offering
world-renowned contemporary performers.
Founded
in 1901, the City-owned Forest Theatre is truly an enchanted location.
Trees surround stage and audience, with two large fire pits on either
side, Point Lobos beckons in the distance, the mighty Pacific crashing
against the shore. A summertime host to various community festivals,
every fall this magnificent backdrop sets the stage for the Carmel
Shakespeare Festival.
Established
in 1907 as an Arts & Crafts Clubhouse, the Golden Bough Playhouse
has a rich and exciting history. The first Golden Bough Playhouse,
originally located on Ocean Avenue, burned down in 1935 during a
production of “By Candlelight”. Relocated and rebuilt, the second
facility burned again during a production of—you guessed it, “By
Candlelight”. Rebuilt in 1950, the present building has stood the
test of time. Live performances are also offered at the Indoor Forest
Theatre and the Cherry Foundation, the former home of inventor Carl
Cherry.
Links
to help you plan your visit
•
Camel-by-the-Sea
Calendar of Events.
•Things
to do in Carmel Village and the surrounding area.
•
Menu
of Restaurants.
•
Cultural
Activities.
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