13 days in Carmel Itinerary

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Get out of town with these interesting Carmel side-trips: The Shakespeare Society of America (in Moss Landing), San Simeon (Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center & Hearst Castle) and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (in Felton). There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, walk around Garland Ranch Regional Park, explore the landscape on two wheels at Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard.

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Chennai, India to Carmel is an approximately 26-hour combination of flight and shuttle. Traveling from Chennai to Carmel, you'll gain 13.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chennai in January, expect Carmel to be cooler, temps between 19°C and 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel back home.