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Unincorporated community in California, United States
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Carmel Valley is a small town located inland from Carmel-by-the-Sea, in Monterey County, California, United States.
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This 4,000 acre park was the original unit of the Monterey Peninsual Regional Park District (MPRPD) when it was purchased in 1975. Parkland includes both the Carmel river and the Santa Lucia mountains, with elevations ranging from 200 to 2,000 feet. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are all popular activities, with extensive trails that climb to the top of the hills where there are fantastic views of the hills, valley and ocean. There is a small visitor center with interpretive exhibits, fishing opportunities along the river (permit required), and historic sites ranging from pioneer homes to Rumsen Indian habitation sites.
A pet-friendly hotel with rooms, suites and cottages.
A luxury resort located amid 400 acres and surrounded by the foothills of the Santa Lucia mountains. Amenities include in-room fireplaces, hot tubs scattered throughout the property, a golf course, tennis courts, pool, and an excellent restaurant.
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Monterey Salinas Transit runs the Carmel Valley Grapevine Express (route 24) approximately every hour from Monterey via Carmel to Carmel Valley Village and back.
Most everything in Carmel Valley Village is within easy walking distance. If you want to visit the wineries themselves you will have to drive by car, some of them are remote but a few are close to Carmel Valley Village.
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