Carmel Point

Carmel Point, often called just Point, is a beautiful oceanside town on California's Highway 1, complete with dramatic views, white beaches, and friendly locals…
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  • Type: Cape
  • Description: Cape in Monterey County, California, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Carmel Point, California” and “Punta Del Carmelo”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tor House and Hawk Tower and Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo.

House
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is the historic home in Carmel Point, California, of poet Robinson Jeffers and his family from 1919 until 1999. Here Jeffers wrote all his major works of poetry.

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Misión San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo, first built in 1771, is one of the most authentically restored Spanish missions in California in California.

School
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Carmel Unified School District is a school district headquartered in . It includes Carmel-by-the-Sea, the majority of , and sections of and .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Carmel and Pebble Beach.

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, often called just , is a beautiful oceanside town on California's Highway 1, complete with dramatic views, white beaches, friendly locals and great food.

Hamlet
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is an unincorporated community on the Monterey Peninsula in , California, United States. The small coastal residential community of mostly single-family homes is also notable as a resort destination, and the home of the golf courses of , Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and Golf Links. is situated 1½ miles north of Carmel Point.

Village
is a census-designated place in , United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a total population of 4,204, down from 4,514 at the 2010 census. is situated 3 miles north of Carmel Point.

Carmel Point

Latitude
36.54357° or 36° 32′ 37″ north
Longitude
-121.93301° or 121° 55′ 59″ west
Elevation
36 feet (11 metres)
Open location code
848WG3V8+CQ
Geo­Names ID
5334285
Wiki­data ID
Q49874807
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Satellite Map

Discover Carmel Point from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Carmel Point” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Carmel Point”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Carmel Point”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Devils Cauldron and Carmel Highlands.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Carmel Bay Ecological Reserve and Carmel Beach.

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