From 1899 until 1974, families lived and worked in the buildings atop Pt. Sur. Today Point Sur is a ghost town, but the unique stone lighthouse still guides ships with its light.

⁠This Sourdough Crostini is a beautiful balance of Burrata Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula & Toasted Pumpkin Pesto.⁠
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Dinner at the pub + a stroll on the beach is the combination to a perfect night. ⁠
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A little lover letter to Carmel. ⁠
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📸 José Gasparian⁠
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Cocktail time is our favorite time. ⁠ #CocktailTime #HappyHour #CarmelByTheSea
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Robinson Jeffers and his wife Una lived along Carmel's scenic shores most of their life. Constructing their family home and now famous landmarks, #TorHouse and #HawkTower , out of stone gathered from the nearby bay.

The best grilled cheese and tomato soup on the Monterey Peninsula.

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Carmel River at High Water, 1922.

Cheers to the good times.

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Once a chocolate heiress's castle, La Playa Carmel and Bud's at La Playa are full of history and turn-of-the-century detail.

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Aged to taste for 6 months, using a combination of new and used American oak, medium char barrels. This smooth mezcal has notes of caramelized, pear and bitter orange with flavors of clove, butterscotch, and vanilla. #spiritspotlight

Poppies and Daisies (1867) by Odilon Redon.

Leaving our calling card.

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Shell and Skull, 1937 by Sonya Noskowiak.

Cocktail with a view.

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For an unforgettable experience, traverse the 1.75 million acres of diverse parkland within Big Sur. Known for having scenic hiking trails and some of the best campsites in Big Sur, the Los Padres National Forest is a must-stop for adventure seekers.

The tranquil waters of our mosaic fountain.

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Constructed in 1855, Point Pinos Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast. The building, lenses and prisms in this Pacific Grove lighthouse are all original, and it is still an active aid to navigation.

Featuring an inspired cocktail menu that will put your local knowledge to the test, a curated collection of historic memorabilia, and an expanded food menu, Bud’s invites you into Carmel’s visionary — though occasionally-drunken — bohemian past.

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish at Bud's at La Playa Carmel this Friday. We will be serving holiday favorites like Chef's savory Corned Beef & Cabbage and barman James' famed Irish Coffees, along with our full menu of spirits and bites. Doors open at 3 PM.