Kelly and Chloe our chefs offer great food and deserve a…read morenew kitchen to do their work- music at lunchtime needs an upgrade with the piano players -should be more professional, not beginning folks "practicing" Lori Lewis is a good standard to follow.

This is a truly special place for seniors - defined as 55 and up. The Carmel Foundation enables…read moreseniors to be connected with other seniors in an environment which seems to attract truly special members, with its truly kind, loving and attentive staff, excellent dining room, auditorium, lecture hall, raised stage theater, dance hall, movie room, library meditation garden, green house, chess, arts and crafts, discussion groups, field trips, walking tours, card games like Bridge and Texas Hold-em ... Are still reading? Why? Get to a phone, call and become a member today! Tell them the "Rev" sent you!

The Orange County Chapter of AIWF was introduced to us several years ago when a good friend kept…read moretalking about wonderful events they kept going to that were little known to most people. Events such as an exquisite dinner party on the beach at Chrystal Cove; complete multi-course dinners (with plenty of wine) at the Napa Rose Restaurant for a pittance, tequila tastings, and so on. Most of these can be seen in more detail on the AIWF website for Orange County We joined...good decision...and have enjoyed all the above and more. Best of all, everyone in the group not only enjoys good wine and food, but we provide scholarships to budding chefs, education to school children on "slow food," and other great stuff. This is a great organization and opens doors to great wine and food events. There are many other chapters around the country, check them out. Cheers!

Very nice Elks Lodge. We were given a personal tour by an Elk. Spacious renovated space…read more Bar area is very nice. Heated pool, sauna, bocce ball and full gym with modern machines.

We try to visit the Elks Lodge wherever we go. This one did not disappoint. Jackson was our…read morebartender fantastic. The food was great had appetizers which Danis(probably spelled that wrong) prepared. Great people and fun time. Thank you!! From Atwater

fun place to lounge and enjoy the music! lively!…read more it gets BUSY in the evenings and weekends. hard, very hard, to find a table. i came, saw no seats, left for dinner, came back after to wait for a table. still waited a long time pretty sweet spot for a date. food is good.

Cool spot for a drink in downtown Carmel. 3.5 stars…read more Highlights: - Nice space at night with hanging lights and fire pits Midlights: - Lots of old school Britney Spears playing Lowlights: - Can get crowded and run out of seating - Didn't care for the old fashioneds and tried 2 different ones

Our daughter who will soon be turning twelve years old attended phase 1 this summer on the…read morerecommendation of a friend who attended phase 2 this year. It was her first summer camp and her first time away from home with people she hadn't met before. She had a wonderful experience all around. She mentioned that the meals were great and the camp songs and activities were fun. For her, the week picked up in intensity on Wednesday when they went for an overnight backpacking trip. It was her most challenging experience but also the highlight of her week. She experienced home sickness the first day, but that faded away by the second day. She made good friends with some of the girls and boys in her group. Everybody seemed to be helpful and supportive of each other. As a parent of an Eagle Scout boy, I remember attending his first two summer camps as an adult troop leader. So I felt a little anxious not being able to be there with my daughter at her first summer camp. The weather in this area was in the high 80s in the morning and mid 50s in the evening for the second week of July that my daughter attended. A two person tent and a warm sleeping bag and pad with an inflatable pillow were perfect for her. The campsites were under trees and their shade made for a pleasant stay even during the warmest part of the day. The warmest it got for my daughter was on the backpacking hike up a hill, but she also forgot to wear her hat. Kids were constantly reminded to drink water. They also made frequent stops to rest and hydrate. My daughter showered twice in the six days she was there and that along with some wet wipes she took were enough for her. They were required to wear their swimsuits when they showered. I must say that my daughter has always been a scared-y cat when it comes to bugs (spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ants) and splinters. Nevertheless, none of these seem to have been an issue, or not enough for her to notice. She only used the insect repellent once, and even though she said she got bit by mosquitoes a couple of times, we couldn't find any signs of bites, rashes or scratches when she got home. In all, it was a positive growing experience for her and she is very likely to return next year. On the night she came home, she cried before going to sleep because she missed the friends she made and the songs they sang. The possibility that they might not see each other again made her sad. We told her that is part of growing up. I wrote this review because my daughter wanted me to share her experience so that it may be helpful to others. I agree that every person is different and have different reactions to similar situations. Being away from home or sleeping in a tent for the first time is not for everyone ... you can ask my wife, who is definitely not the outdoor type .... she is the glamping type :) As another reviewer posted, phase one had the largest group of kids, followed by phase two and then phase three. Middle school and high school academics, club and school sports, and online and extracurricular activities give teenagers so much to choose these days. As they grow their interest change and they opt to purse other activities. Still, it is amazing and commendable to see some of them continue to do summer camps and return to mentor the younger children.

Our 13 year old son attended Phase 2 as a first timer this year. It was a fantastic experience all…read morearound; he came back with a new confidence, passion for leadership, and sense of self that we had not seen before. Drop-off was extremely smooth, and kids are whisked away before any anxieties (on either kids' or parents' part) can set in. I understand from our son that the first 48 hours was most challenging in terms of settling into a no-phone routing, not being able to reach out to family and friends and having to adapt to his group, which he took to immediately. By day three he was 110% in, and we hope that some of the friendships made will last for life. As parents, there is always a concern in the back of your mind that the week might have have been miserable, and it was so enthralling to see them march into their graduation ceremony on the pickup morning, cheering singing and laughing together. Safety was paramount; the kids were kept very well fed and hydrated. It sounds as though the worst emergencies were a couple of hornets and some aggressive ants, but the camp and leadership were well prepared. Our son had nothing but good things to say about the other campers, the camp leaders, and the adult leadership; he felt that all were very strong and genuinely cared for him and his fellow campers. All in all, it' was an incredible experience. He can't wait to go back next year and is hoping that he can qualify for staff leadership in the future.

Grasings is a very good fine meal option for Carmel with great menu that doesn't remain static. It…read moreshines as a singular Carmel restaurant when the town is moving towards too many restaurants owned by two groups that have turned into tourist food traps serving less than average food. However, the differentiator at Grasings is the bar and that differentiator's name is Kevin. If not for Kevin, we would still frequent from time to time but with Kevin we go in at least once weekly. Kevin and servers like Kevin are solid gold in Carmel and ensure 5 star ratings for atmosphere and service. When you find them you never have a bad experience in fact you are guaranteed a great experience. The menu caters to all, carnivores, seafood, steaks and vegetarians - love the veggie burger! Great place to meet locals and tourists, especially if Kevin is working. We admit that when we walk to Grasings and find that Kevin isn't working, we find another venue. That isn't a knock on Grasings but rather a nod to Kevin.

Grasing's for lunch during our best-coast Cal Poly admissions day weekend. The atmosphere--exactly…read morethe kind of upscale, coastal vibe you want when visiting Carmel. Food: Crispy Calamari: These were tasty, though a bit on the oily side. Still, a solid start to the meal. Grasing's Crab Cakes: Perfection. Coming from Maryland, we have crab cake standards, and these were "all killer, no filler", great texture. Farmers Market Beet Salad: As it should, a very fresh dish; we added Salmon, which was cooked to perfection. Service: We had reservations and were seated right on time. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and kept the pace of the meal feeling relaxed but professional. "Space": As a total bonus, we ended up seated right next to NASA astronaut Ed Lu (veteran of STS-84 and STS-106)! He was incredibly kind, and we had a great chat--turns out his daughter is also starting at Cal Poly in the fall. Meeting a man who has performed a six-hour spacewalk on the ISS definitely elevated a "very nice lunch" to an unforgettable one. If you're looking for a beautiful spot in Carmel with top-tier food and a great atmosphere, Grasing's is a must. Perfect lunch in a beautiful part of the world!

Do yourself a favor and learn the TM technique from a Certified TM Instructor. The technique is…read morereally a great tool to recharge your batteries and to expand your enjoyment of life. GO TO TMWOMEN.ORG or TMWOMENProfessionals.org TM unfolds your inner potential - it will change your life.

If I could give it 10 Stars I would! Lindsay Dyson is absolutely wonderful! She provides the most…read moreinteresting and effective teaching of one of the most beautiful experiences of our lives! My husband and I learned TM 2 years ago and I must say learning transcendental meditation has been transformative and I could not recommend it more highly to anyone! The Carmel transcendental meditation center is calming, beautiful, peaceful and a perfect place to learn and meditate. Go and give this amazing gift to yourself, your loved ones & humanity!

Food is solid, service is good. If you are visiting from…read moreout of town, visit the piano bar Friday to Sunday. Week nights, Monday to Thursday are for locals; don't think about doing piano karaoke then; micro phone hogs.

Wow, we loved our dinner at Mission Ranch! First of all, the prime rib was cooked to perfection…read more.. so tender and the fat melts in your mouth. It comes with zucchini and a twice baked potato that are also incredible. The free bread basket has fresh garlic bread and was so delicious too! Their views are unbeatable. And the vibes are great too with live music and singing at the piano in front of the restaurant. Definitely show up early to put your name on the list since there can be a 1-2 hour wait. We were told a 90 min wait, but it ended up only being 1 hour. We hung out in front of the sheep pasture & the drove around Carmel while we waited. It was perfect!