Located at Mission and Ocean, Carmel Plaza is Carmel’s own version of a shopping mall. I know. You are thinking, “A MALL, how could this be allowed in CARMEL, the mecca of small, one-of-a- kind boutiques.”
BUT, as in all things Carmel, this “mall” has a unique flavor. Three levels of shops surround this lovely plaza
with its lush plantings
and comfortable seating,
outdoor dining and live music.
The Plaza is pet-friendly.
Social canines can gather at the Fountain of Woof,
the nation’s first official doggie drinking fountain. The fountain, created by “pupular demand” is a dogs-only drinking fountain.
They then hangout in the courtyard of the town’s open-air shopping mall. In fact this seems to have become the place to congregate after the morning romp on the beach.
Owners enjoy a hot cup of “JOE” from Carmel Coffee and Cocoa Bar
and the dogs have a field day.
Most shops have an open-door policy for pets, and give plenty to keep them satisfied, from free treats to the snazzy striped pupwear and organic biscuits.
I recently toured the plaza with my camera to record the current shops. Most shop keepers were kind enough to allow at least a camera shot from outside the door.
Shops & Restaurants:
An elegant shoe boutique offering an array of beautiful stylish shoes & purses from many international award-winning Italian & European Designers
Dedicated to providing women clothing, jewelry, and home objects that inspire the imagination. Ocean Avenue Level
These people are “uber”creative.
(831) 624-2129
Anubee features toys, games, and children’s wear. Designer baby & children’s clothing and related accessories, shoes, baby & children’s furniture, baby & children’s toys, baby & children’s gift accessories.
(831)626-1070 Courtyard Level
Bistro Beaujolais on the Plaza
Carmel Plaza Brassiere is a first-class, full service, sit-down, upscale cafe and bistro featuring high-quality menu offerings and other food for on-site and off-site consumption
Courtyard Level
This group really performed for my camera. A fun spot with live music in the evenings.
Blue Lemon is Carmel’s authority on all things jewelry. They carry a wide range of jewels, rings and accessories and everything is made in the USA
Men’s and women’s high-end fashion and accessories.
(83)1) 622-0518
Ocean Avenue Level
Carmel Coffee & Cocoa Bar
Carmel Coffee & Cocoa Bar is a quaint coffee shop in Carmel Plaza, offering a variety of coffees, teas, hot drinks, pastries, Panini sandwiches, and more!
(831) 622-0660
Courtyard Level
Please call Carmel Plaza’s Concierge Center for any assistance; located on the Ocean Avenue level next to
Chartreuse
The clothes in this store are all handmade with love by the delightful French owner Dorothy.
Featuring high-quality men’s and women’s footwear, iconic handbags, personal leather goods and hand-tailored coats.
(831) 624-2650
Ocean Avenue Level
This upscale cosmetics boutique has something for everyone! Known for their exquisite, hard-to-find makeup and skin care lines, you’ll also find an amazing choice of designer fragrances and much more!
(831) 626-6249
Ocean Avenue Level
Chef/owner Kenny Fukumoto creates a menu featuring fish prepared in a California-Japanese style and served in a charming, cozy ambience. Recommended by Bon Apetit and Frommer’s Guide. Located on the Courtyard Level at the Mission Street entrance.
(831) 625-1962
Courtyard Level
Wonderful food. I recommend reservations.
Specializing in women’s sophisticated suits, contemporary lifestyle clothing and elegant special occasion attire.
(831) 625-5600
Ocean Avenue Level
Offers a unique choice of one of a kind imported furniture, accessories, gift items, orchids and local art work.
Specialty leather apparel and accessories.
(831) 624-7100
Ocean Avenue Level
A high-end, luxury sunglass store, featuring high-end fashion sunglasses. Brands to include Burberry, Chanel, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu, Oakley, Prada, Versace, and many more.
(831)624-3976
Ocean Avenue Level
Impressions: Fine & Fashion Jewelry
Impressions carries gold, silver, diamonds, and chic, modern, clunky fashion jewelry. This is a certified jeweler and does jewelry repairs.
(831)620-0312
Ocean Avenue Level
A specialty J. Crew store, featuring high-end women’s clothing. Offering a wider selection of cashmere, leather, and other fine products including formal wear. An iconic American brand known worldwide for its sophisticated, fun clothing and accessories to live, work, play and even get married in.
(831) 624-2803
Ocean Avenue Level
Khaki’s of Carmel is a quality men’s clothing store. Offering the best in men’s clothing, sportswear, furnishings, tailored clothing. This shop is one of my husband’s favorites and the sales people are wonderful.
Ocean Ave. Level
Rather new to the Plaza. I was almost knocked down by two shoppers literally running to get in the door!
Janie and Jack offers classic children’s clothing rich in fabric, design and detail for layette up to 8
Luxury French fashion and leather goods including luggage, handbags and fine accessories.
(831)622-7400
Ocean Avenue Level
Madrigal
Contemporary classics – Men’s and women’s apparel.
(831) 624-3477
Courtyard Level
Mark Fenwick
Sophisticated styles for the modern woman.
(831) 624-117
A contemporary women’s boutique offering quality brands, including Veronica M., See Thru Soul, Miss Me, Kersh, and more!
(831)625-0920
Courtyard Level
Casual contemporary clothing. Lines include Tommy Bahama, Brighton, Reny and Scully.
(831) 626-6323
Ocean Avenue Level
Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant
French European Restaurant and Bakery. Lunch daily from 11:30 until 4:30. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 5:30.
(831) 624-5008
Courtyard Level
A huge favorite of ours. We love to sit in front of the fire and enjoy their Chicken Pot Pie on a chilly Carmel evening.
As a manufacturer of diamonds from Antwerp, Belgium, all our pieces are uniquely designed in Belgium & Italy, creating some of the finest jewelry in the world.
The best place for cooks to shop for premium-quality culinary tools.
(831) 626-6433
Courtyard Level
My “go to” place for any pan or cooking utensil I might need.
Specialty, European women’s fashions and accessories.
(831) 620-0980
Courtyard Level
Open Mon-Sat 10-6PM Sun 11-5PM. Located in Carmel Plaza, downtown Carmel at the corner of Ocean Ave. and Mission St., ground floor. 831.620.1909
A gourmet lover’s “mecca” cheeses, coffees, wines and gourmet food products from around the world – since 1975 !
(831) 625-2272
Courtyard Level
The Dutches
Unique and different: leathers, suede, beautiful hats, coats, shirts, blouses, pants, purses & jewelry by Maya. Clothing for the stylish woman.
The world’s premier jeweler and America’s house of design since 1837.
Tommy Bahama in Carmel Plaza carries the complete collection of upscale men’s and women’s sportswear, swimwear, footwear, accessories, and home decor items.
Tasting Room: Carmel Plaza, lower level
Carmel Tasting Room
Open Mon-Sat 10-6PM Sun 11-5PM. Located in Carmel Plaza, downtown Carmel at the corner of Ocean Ave. and Mission St., ground floor. 831.620.1909
In Carmel, buy a bottle of Wrath and pop next door to the Cheese Shop for appetizer.
Fine linens for Bed and Bath
Whew! That’s the tour. As you see, Carmel Plaza has lots to offer.
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Hi…Thank you for a great post on The Plaza…it is such a friendly place to visit…you never feel like you are in a mall. It has a small town intimacy, yet it’s rich in the quality stores it offers. Love the Cos Bar for all my makeup needs and the Cheese Shop is a weekly stop for us!! It has the best cheeses, baguettes, olives, crackers, etc. for entertaining…and just a few blocks from home.
Linda Floyd, Biddlestone Cottage, Carmel by the Sea
What a great post and so much information for your readers. This took a lot of work, thank you for all your hard work,
Happy new Year,
Kathysue
I appreciate your attention to detail of our Carmel Plaza. It is one of our favorite places to see spring flower designs in Carmel and sit a while.. Although I prefer the Carmel Plaza of old when the cheese shop used to give samples, the stores were not so slick and pretentious and the book store was there. In years past it used to have more of a Carmel feel to it. This plaza needs a bookstore it seems so wrong without one.. With the exception of Sur La Table, we do not shop, just visit the courtyard and leave as the stores are not our syle but the Plaza staff does a good job with flowers year around. . I have many happy memories here as a family with my Mom over the ldecades.
I can’t wait to see Bill in that orange jacket! Really sharp, colorful pictures. Anthropologie is one of my favorites to visit to see imaginative decorations! Karen
As always, a wonderful experience. I loved the coffee shop the most.
Thank you Linda – this is a very thorough blog on one of my favorite “malls” – we love to sit by the Fountain of Woof and enjoy coffee from the Carmel Coffee Bar. And as always, great pictures! – Lynn
Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous!
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Hi — This was a great post – the Plaza doesn’t always get the recognition it should and the stores are really great. Your photos show not only how many stores are actually there, but captures the essence of this unique “mall”.
Noted that someone mentioned The Cheese Shop does not give samples – heck, ya they do — our only place to buy cheese and they are always giving even the regulars a little bit of this and that!
Thanks for putting this on your blog; it was enjoyable to see it all and it’s really the only place I shop if I go into Carmel by myself.