Title: Things to Do in Carmel Valley in 2026 | Expedia.com [Carmel Valley Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Carmel-Valley.dx6055488)[Hotels in Carmel Valley](https://expedia.com/Carmel-Valley-Hotels.d6055488.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Carmel Valley](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Carmel-Valley.d6055488.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Carmel Valley](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Carmel-Valley.d6055488.Car-Rental-Guide)[Carmel Valley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Carmel-Valley.d6055488.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Carmel Valley ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Carmel Valley Types of activities [Carmel Valley Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Carmel-Valley.dx6055488) ![Carmel Valley Road, Route G20, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055488/4e44ba27-e645-4bea-91ee-6cd434a719b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of beautiful green hills, mountains, and fields in sunset light under a blue sky with purple clouds in Carmel Valley, CA, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055488/067c709a-3257-4d8c-aed0-c7de41b114bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carmel Valley Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055488/d0d8b29c-a89a-4676-afbc-d21e9f844302.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful landscape, beach and cove, Garrapata State Park, Big Sur, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055488/e8548793-282c-4ff6-beaa-6bcb5853db4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bixby Bridge III](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055488/c1228d68-58ce-4094-94e3-f3f5f3c34374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Carmel Valley Attractions Discover the sights of Carmel Valley with some unique [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6055488&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or check out our list of {77 fun activities in Carmel Valley [fun activities in Carmel Valley](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6055488&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Carmel Valley ### Tours & day trips [See all 69 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219712/3e19b919-dbfc-42ad-802f-16b28315e44b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour 11h 30m 9/10 235 verified reviews Free cancellation available $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44835729/7af3eabd-bbf0-466a-be19-1b41f7924489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour 3h 9.6/10 270 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour 3h+ 9.6/10 743 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide 2h 30m 9.8/10 28 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46014363/7d7c7d13-0c7c-4176-906b-72e39a72992f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours 1h 8.4/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mist-mayhem-murder-monterey-ghost-tours.a46014363.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo 1d 9/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental 4h 10/10 16 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/707705/64dfcaf6-c9e1-4af1-9e4c-dd6341e3c5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour 3h 8/10 54 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $99 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-hour-monterey-and-cannery-row-gocar-tour.a707705.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46910984/66e00724-cd8e-40e1-9c83-061537aa5ca4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California 3h 9/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-private-big-sur-driving-tour-in-california.a46910984.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/bf7c8a40-11e9-4dd1-801d-69cc4618f103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr 3h 10/10 306 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-electric-bike-tour-3-hour.a1385287.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 15 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220196/d543e86d-aa7f-46de-9061-a73a69dde35f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour 1h 6/10 26 Viator reviews $8 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/carmel-by-the-seas-fairytale-houses-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a1220196.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48305708/e3580977-4adf-4424-8c9d-1c6d687ec412.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour 2h 10/10 11 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-cannery-row-kayak-tour.a48305708.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48058769/00ea94e8-5a24-4327-9259-b84d9be9b853.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours 1h 8.4/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mist-mayhem-murder-monterey-ghost-tours.a48058769.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/8c41470c-bbfa-4b51-b591-465329d86fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1 16h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Old Monterey Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48739376/caf08604-ba6d-4854-b9d2-a26482d1acec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Old Monterey Walking Food Tour 3h 30m 10/10 14 Viator reviews $164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/old-monterey-walking-food-tour.a48739376.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4305684/c9e4fce5-030f-4371-88ce-3226c33e14d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea 2h 10/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-2-hour-walking-tour-in-carmel-by-the-sea.a4305684.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47862650/878918e2-e931-43f1-b3cd-e46b1d37308c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops 3h 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $214 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/big-sur-sightseeing-tour-with-4-to-5-stops.a47862650.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2650924/5884841f-39dc-4e49-94cd-320c360ab0dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey 1h 15m 7.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $9 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/historic-cannery-row-a-self-guided-audio-tour-of-john-steinbecks-monterey.a2650924.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50972400/314e6ecc-eafa-430f-947a-2f605c03e711.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea 2h Free cancellation available $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/carmel-walk-guided-tour-carmel-by-the-sea.a50972400.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47996819/93fb17db-e12c-457f-8ad1-167626d2af31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea 3h 10/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wine-tasting-and-walking-tour-of-carmel-by-the-sea.a47996819.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise 1h 30m 9.2/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47289277/4d6282e4-9a4c-44bb-8482-5c0538e725a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise 1h 15m 8.8/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a47289277.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3531677/797ec99b-c811-4599-b96a-36fb9f2d049f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 1h 30m 10/10 23 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/macaron-making-with-a-master-chef-carmel-by-the-sea-ca.a3531677.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ![Thai Cooking Class in Monterey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45672579/16bfaaa8-e814-48b1-93e4-12f791ba2db3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Thai Cooking Class in Monterey 1h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/thai-cooking-class-in-monterey.a45672579.activity-details?&rid=6055488&location=Carmel+Valley&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Carmel Valley | Number of things to do | 77 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/carmel-by-the-seas-fairytale-houses-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a1220196.activity-details): $8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details)[Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details)[Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/scenic-17-mile-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a647267.activity-details)[Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details)[Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay](/things-to-do/explore-big-sur-self-guided-audio-tour-from-monterey-or-morro-bay.a787313.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/scenic-17-mile-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a647267.activity-details)[Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay](/things-to-do/explore-big-sur-self-guided-audio-tour-from-monterey-or-morro-bay.a787313.activity-details)[Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo](/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details)[Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey](/things-to-do/monterey-self-guided-walking-tour-cannery-row-to-old-monterey.a51117694.activity-details)[Mini Golf 9 Hole Course in Monterey](/things-to-do/mini-golf-9-hole-course-in-monterey.a48908844.activity-details) | | With kids | [Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details)[Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details)[Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details)[Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr](/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-electric-bike-tour-3-hour.a1385287.activity-details)[Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) | ## What to do in Carmel Valley - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Carmel Valley Leave your wallet in the hotel room. It's easy to have a ball in Carmel Valley without spending a penny. **Hastings Natural History Reservation** \- Renew your mind and soul by spending a little time in nature. ### Things to Do in Carmel Valley with Kids Carmel Valley is a great place for a family getaway. Take the little ones along and enjoy these fun [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6055488&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [The Magical Monterey Scavenger Hunt](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-magical-monterey-scavenger-hunt.a2304753.activity-details) - [The Original Monterey Walking Tours: Guided Tours of Historic Monterey](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-original-monterey-walking-tours-guided-tours-of-historic-monterey.a1389264.activity-details) - [The Original Monterey Walking Tours : Guided Tours of Cannery Row](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-original-monterey-walking-tours-guided-tours-of-cannery-row.a1389413.activity-details) - [The Creative Carmel Scavenger Hunt](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-creative-carmel-scavenger-hunt.a2304751.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Carmel Valley? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Carmel Valley ![Morning hike in November. The much needed rain at the end of October has had an effect...fresh shoots of green grass are making an appearance along the shaded trails. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055488/da6d8d2a-d860-4498-b0e6-53852352a6c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Garland Ranch Regional Park Explore the great outdoors at Garland Ranch Regional Park, a lovely green space in Carmel Valley. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Garland-Ranch-Regional-Park-Carmel-Valley.d6327679.Vacation-Attraction) ![View towards Carmel Valley from Garland Ranch Regional Park, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561006936/65e099e4-077e-4d2f-b9ca-db1bd679790e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmel Valley Community Park Carmel Valley Community Park is just one of the places to see in Carmel Valley, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.com/Carmel-Valley-Community-Park-Carmel-Valley.d553248621561006936.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bernardus Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Bernardus Winery during your travels to Carmel Valley. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bernardus-Winery-Carmel-Valley.d6153461.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bernardus Winery Tasting Room You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Bernardus Winery Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel Valley. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Bernardus-Winery-Tasting-Room-Carmel-Valley.d6327683.Vacation-Attraction) #### Boekenoogen Winery Tasting Room You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Boekenoogen Winery Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel Valley. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Boekenoogen-Winery-Tasting-Room-Carmel-Valley.d6327687.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hastings Natural History Reservation Explore the great outdoors at Hastings Natural History Reservation, a lovely green space in Carmel Valley. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the wineries and coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.com/Hastings-Natural-History-Reservation-Carmel-Valley.d6327705.Vacation-Attraction) #### Joullian Vineyards You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Joullian Vineyards during your travels to Carmel Valley. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Joullian-Vineyards-Carmel-Valley.d6327698.Vacation-Attraction) #### Parsonage Estate Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Parsonage Estate Winery during your travels to Carmel Valley. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.com/Parsonage-Estate-Winery-Carmel-Valley.d553248621532639486.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chock Rock Vineyard Tasting Room You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Chock Rock Vineyard Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel Valley. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.com/Chock-Rock-Vineyard-Tasting-Room-Carmel-Valley.d6327700.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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