Carmel-by-the-Sea Jane Powers Walkway Loop Walking Tour Pt 1, Carmel, California

Carmel-by-the-Sea, a one square mile of village, is a plethora of walking possibilities with pleasurable panoramas. This 2 mile round trip self-guided walking tour begins at 5th Avenue Deli, takes in the Fourth Street Trellis to view Mary Austin's Rose Cottage, then south toward the ocean to Palou Avenue which leads to the Jane Powers Walkway.

Jane will guide us to the Fourth Street steps of northern Carmel Beach. (Note: if you plan on walking on Carmel Beach check the tide report first for low tide and plan your walk accordingly.) We will return to 5th Avenue Deli via Fourth Avenue's Riparian Habitat Restoration passing Robinson and Una Jeffers first residence in Carmel on Monte Verde. You won't see it unless I tell you where it is.

Our walk begins at the 5th Avenue Deli, south side of Fifth Avenue between San Carlos and Dolores, just north of the Carmel Post Office. The aroma of the soup du jour wafting out of the entrance will entice you to visit for

Call your order in ahead and have it waiting for you when you walk by. 5th Avenue Deli, is a family business that has been serving our community since 1991 - they won't disappoint.

With your provisions in hand set out west on Fifth Avenue past the Carmel Post Office, where Carmelites who live within the one square mile of village are required to visit in order to pick up their mail. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).