Ocean Avenue

Shopping street Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States

What to expect

Ocean Avenue is a favorite location for visitors to Carmel, offering a one-mile stretch of interesting shops and pleasant scenery in an area known for its beautiful weather. The avenue is ideal for walking and features a small public park called Devendorf Park, which has plenty of shade and public restrooms. Along the walk, tourists can stop to shop, have a class of wine, or simply enjoy the atmosphere. The prize of Ocean Avenue is the sandy, white beach on the bay, just steps away from Pescadero Canyon. Carmel Beach is a must-visit for any visitor to the city

Plan your family visit to the Ocean Avenue with these blog insights 👇

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Visiting Carmel with Kids

Visiting Carmel with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We window shopped our way to the waves and counted the dogs

Highlights: Kids don't like to shop? No worries. Have them count the dogs ✨