Although you'll never be at a loss for things to do right at Carmel Valley Ranch, we should point out how centrally located we are to lots of other places to play in the area—the Aquarium, Carmel-by-the-Sea, even Big Sur is just a short drive down the coast.
Whether you come with the kids, your friends, your co-workers, or a special someone, you'll find lots to do around these parts. You might want to plan a longer trip to squeeze it all in. Just a thought.
| Carmel Valley Village | 5 miles, 8 mins |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 7 miles, 10 mins |
| Aquarium/Cannery Row | 12 miles, 20 mins |
| Big Sur | 33 miles, 45 mins |
| Hearst Castle | 96 miles, 2 hrs |
| Monterey Peninsula | 13 miles, 20 mins |
| San Jose International | 70 miles, 1hr & 10 mins |
| Oakland International | 116 miles, 2 hrs |
| San Francisco International | 117 miles, 2 hrs |
Driving Directions to Carmel Valley Ranch
From San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO)
Take Highway 101 South to Monterey Peninsula. Exit onto Highway 156 West. Continue to Highway 1 South. Continue to Carmel Valley Road and turn left. Follow Carmel Valley Road for 6 miles, and turn right onto Robinson Canyon Road. Veer right at the fork in the road. Carmel Valley Ranch will be the second driveway on the left.
From Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
Exit the airport via Olmsted Road, and turn right onto Highway 68. Follow Highway 68 to Highway 1 South. Continue to Carmel Valley Road and turn left. Continue 6 miles to Robinson Canyon Road and turn right. Veer right at the fork in the road. Carmel Valley Ranch will be the second driveway on the left.
From San Jose Int'l Airport (SJC)
Take Highway 101 South to Monterey Peninsula. Exit onto Highway 156 West. Continue to Highway 1 South. Continue to Carmel Valley Road and turn left. Follow Carmel Valley Road for 6 miles and turn right onto Robinson Canyon Road. Veer right at the fork in the road. Carmel Valley Ranch will be the second driveway on the left.
From Oakland Int'l Airport (OAK)
Take Interstate 880 South to San Jose. Take Exit 4B to merge onto Highway 101 South to Los Angeles. Exit onto Highway 156 West. Continue to Carmel Valley Road and turn left. Follow Carmel Valley Road for 6 miles and turn right onto Robinson Canyon Road. Veer right at the fork in the road. Carmel Valley Ranch will be the second driveway on the left.