It is located near famous Pebble Beach and many shops, art galleries
and restaurants. The fresh ocean air warms your spirits as you enjoy
the beauty and tranquility of Carmel by the Sea.
We enjoyed a new restaurant named La Balena that featured an
extensive wine list and special dishes which included deep fried cauliflower,
meat balls, ravioli and osso bucco that was savory and sensational. The
word is spreading fast on this new place and reservations are highly
recommended.
We also enjoyed Cafe Dametra that offered a vibrant
menu of Mediterranean food and one of the few restaurants open late at
night. We enjoyed a delicate and delicious dish of mousakka and homemade
hummus. Having eaten at over 500 San Francisco restaurants, this
was the best mousakka that we have had. The staff was very attentive. The highlight of the evening was when the
owner and chef entertained the packed crowd with singing and music
during our dining experience.
After dinner, a "must do" is the Karaoke piano bar at
Mission Ranch owned by Clint Eastwood and only 5 minutes from downtown
Carmel. The Ranch offers 41 rooms and a great restaurant. It
sits on 22 acres with a large deck complete with rocking chairs and views
of Point Lobos and sheep roaming the property. Clint is usually around to talk to the patrons
and play the piano in the center of the circular bar. He was there
that night and the star gazers enjoyed his warm personality and musical skills.
It is one of the few places in Carmel that offers karaoke and singing each
night to the late hours. It is definitely "must
do" fun experience and as Clint says, "makes your
day" complete.
Carmel By the Sea Rocks!
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