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​Curated Coastal Art Tours

Discover Carmel & the Monterey Peninsula Through Its Artists

Experience Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula through thoughtfully curated art tours centered on personal connections with local artists. Step inside working studios, meet the artists, hear the stories behind their work, and discover the region’s creative community from a local artist’s perspective.

Explore Tours

Choose Your Experience

Choose from carefully planned small-group tours, private experiences, and bespoke tours created especially for you.

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Village Walking Tours

Artists, Studios & Local Treasures

Explore Carmel-by-the-Sea on foot, meeting local artists in their studios and artist-owned galleries while hearing the stories behind their work and Carmel’s creative heritage.

Discovery Tours

Mapped Routes & Hidden Studios

Venture beyond the village on a thoughtfully curated route through Carmel or Pacific Grove, visiting working artist studios and distinctive creative spaces, with your artist host introducing you to the artists and their work at every stop.

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Planning a Custom Experience?

Creative Ideas. Memorable Moments.

Dinner with an artist, tea in a gallery garden, a hands-on art activity, or a privately chauffeured day of discovery — we’re full of ideas! We can create something memorable or work with your event planner to design something especially for your group.

A Special Tour for You & Your Dog

Private tours can be dog-friendly, too.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome on select private tours with advance notice. We’ll tailor the route to include dog-friendly artist studios and stops.

Meet the artists. Discover new places. Experience the creative spirit of the coast.

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