A visitor's guide written by locals. Insider tips on the best restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Carmel, California.
The 41st Annual Monterey Institute of International Studies Talent Show drew a larger crowd than previous years, thanks to an outstanding venue change to The Golden State Theater and an even more outstanding commitment to Haiti relief.
Many thanks to MIIS student and Karaoke Queen Tamatha Roman, who secured our killer seats, and consequentially, some killer video highlights. Follow the links to YouTube,... 
Bring your own mug to the Cannery Row Starbucks tomorrow and they’ll give you a free cup of coffee, a promotion that benefits stressed out taxpayers, and the environment.
Another awesome Tax Day deal: The Del Monte Center’s P.F. Chang’s is offering 15% off all dine-in and take-out... 
Aren’t flow charts fantastic?
Use this one to find your closest cup of coffee, then browse our top 20 Monterey Peninsula cafes.
Carmel Coffee Shops and Cafes:
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co:
1. Carmel-By-The-Sea Location:
Ocean Ave. between Lincoln and Monte Verde
Carmel, CA 93922
2. Mid Valley Shopping Center Location:
319 Mid Valley Center
Carmel, CA 93923
3. The Barnyard Shopping Village... 
This weekend, The Good Ol’ Days Festival swings into downtown Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach hosts their world-renowned Food and Wine Festival, young musicians from around the world participate in Monterey’s Next Generation Jazz Festival, and The Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) is drumming up support for Haiti with their 41st annual talent show.
Get out there,... 
Katie, At Your Service.
We use the word “visitor” to describe The Peninsula’s guests, but where did “tourists” get such a bad rap? Tourists learn, explore, relax, and appreciate local culture. They infuse sleepy communities with life, enthusiasm, and revenue. They notice things that locals take for granted, shamelessly document the unknown, and carry pieces of our home... 
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