Where Carmel-by-the-Sea shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Carmel-by-the-Sea shops, snacks and lunches.
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market fills 6th Avenue between Junipero and Mission each Thursday, selling organic produce, pizza, bread and hummus.
Go forOrganic produce, Bread, Flowers
TipOn the third Thursday from March to October the market rolls into a Devendorf Park party with live music, food and drinks from 16:00.
Bruno's Market & Deli grocers the village from 6th and Junipero in Carmel, its oakwood barbecue and deli turning out tri-tip and rib sandwiches.
Go forTri-tip sandwiches, Groceries, Picnic supplies
TipThe tri-tip sandwich and the oakwood barbecue counter make this the beach-picnic supply stop; it opens at 07:00 daily.
Nielsen Brothers Market pairs a village grocery with a serious wine and spirits shop at 7th and San Carlos in Carmel, with its own parking garage.
Go forFine wine, Spirits, Groceries
TipThe wine room stocks local Monterey County bottles you tasted at the village rooms, usually at better prices than shipping home.
Carmel Honey Company runs a yellow-fronted tasting shop on Carmel Plaza's courtyard level, sampling raw and varietal honeys seven days a week.
Go forRaw honey, Gifts, Tastings
TipTaste before buying; the shop pours samples of every varietal on the shelf, and small jars pack better than the gift sets.
Cottage of Sweets has candied Ocean Avenue in Carmel since 1959, hand-making fudge in an ivy-covered cottage stacked with British sweets and licorice.
Go forFudge, British sweets, Licorice
TipThe house fudge and chocolates are made by the shop's own confectioners, and the licorice shelf is imported from around the world.
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