Golden Bough Playhouse, Carmel

#7 among attractions in Carmel

Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts

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The Golden Bough Playhouse is a historic two-story theatre in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California on Monte Verde St. between 8th and 9th Avenues. The playhouse occupies the site of the former Carmel Arts and Crafts Club, Carmel's first cultural center and theatre, built in 1906–1907 on Casanova Street, and the Arts and Crafts Hall, built in 1923–1924 on an adjacent lot on Monte Verde Street. The theatre was recorded with the National Register of Historic Places on July 3, 2002. It is significant as a California historic building because it is located on the original site of the Carmel Arts and Crafts Club and theatre, the oldest performing arts venues in Carmel. ()

Coordinates: 36°33'6"N, 121°55'26"W

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Carmel (Carmel - by - the - Sea)Carmel United States

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+1 831-622-0100

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Golden Bough Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Tor House, Carmel Plaza, Sunset Center.

0.7 miS
Historic 18th-century church and museums
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Carmel
17 min walk • Nestled in the quaint city of Carmel, California, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, more commonly known as Carmel Mission, stands as a historical landmark steeped in rich heritage. Founded by Saint Junípero Serra in 1771, this mission is one of the most...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Tor House, Carmel
20 min walk • Tor House and Hawk Tower are buildings in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States. They were the home of poet Robinson Jeffers and family from 1919 to 1999.
~1560 ftNE
36°33'17"N • 121°55'12"W
Carmel Plaza, Carmel
8 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~900 ftE
Concerts and shows, Specialty museum, Museum
Sunset Center, Carmel
5 min walk • The Sunset Center is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It is a performing arts center which features concerts, comedy, theatre, and dance.
~1420 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
William A. Karges Fine Art, Carmel
7 min walk • William A. Karges Fine Art is an art gallery at Dolores St. and 6th Ave in Carmel, California, United States.
0.4 miNE
Museum
Carmel Art Association, Carmel
10 min walk • The Carmel Art Association is a Not-for-profit arts organization and gallery located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The CAA is Carmel's oldest gallery. It features the work of many local artists living on the Monterey Peninsula. Many of its members were early California artists. The CAA is a 501 organization.
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Forest Theater, Carmel
11 min walk • The Forest Theater is an historic amphitheater in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Founded in 1910, it is one of the oldest outdoor theaters west of the Rockies. Actor/director Herbert Heron is generally cited as the founder and driving force, and poet/novelist Mary Austin is often credited with suggesting the idea.
~900 ftE
36°33'5"N • 121°55'16"W
Center for Photographic Art, Carmel
5 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1490 ftN
36°33'21"N • 121°55'23"W
Dawson Cole Fine Art, Carmel
8 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.6 miNE
36°33'29"N • 121°55'1"W
Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, Carmel
15 min walk • Museum, Theater, Art gallery
1 miE
Natural attraction, Protected area
Hatton Canyon
26 min walk • Hatton Canyon is a canyon in Carmel Valley, California, United States, preserved for urban open space as a state park property. The canyon harbors Monterey pines and 10 acres of wetland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Golden Bough Playhouse open?

Golden Bough Playhouse is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Golden Bough Playhouse?

Nearby attractions include Center for Photographic Art, Carmel (5 min walk), Sunset Center, Carmel (5 min walk), Harrison Memorial Library, Carmel (7 min walk), William A. Karges Fine Art, Carmel (7 min walk).