Forest Theater, Carmel

Name: Forest Theater
Address: Santa Rita St. & Mountain View Ave, Carmel, United States

#8 among attractions in Carmel

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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. As first envisioned, original works by California authors, children's theatre, and the plays of Shakespeare were the primary focus. Since its inception, a variety of artists and theatre groups have presented plays, pageants, musical offerings and other performances on the outdoor stage, and the facility's smaller indoor theatre and school. ()

Coordinates: 36°33'12"N, 121°55'1"W

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Santa Rita St. & Mountain View AveCarmel (Carmel - by - the - Sea)Carmel United States

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Forest Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miS
Historic 18th-century church and museums
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Carmel
20 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...
1.1 miSW
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Tor House, Carmel
28 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.
~980 ftNW
36°33'17"N • 121°55'12"W
Carmel Plaza, Carmel
5 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1400 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Specialty museum, Museum
Sunset Center, Carmel
7 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.
~1880 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
William A. Karges Fine Art, Carmel
10 min walk • William A. Karges Fine Art is an art gallery at Dolores St. and 6th Ave in Carmel, California, United States.
~1580 ftNW
Museum
Carmel Art Association, Carmel
8 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 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Golden Bough Playhouse, Carmel
11 min walk • 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.
~1400 ftSW
36°33'5"N • 121°55'16"W
Center for Photographic Art, Carmel
7 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1960 ftNW
36°33'21"N • 121°55'23"W
Dawson Cole Fine Art, Carmel
10 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1720 ftN
36°33'29"N • 121°55'1"W
Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, Carmel
9 min walk • Museum, Theater, Art gallery
0.6 miE
Natural attraction, Protected area
Hatton Canyon
16 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Forest Theater?

Nearby attractions include Center for Photographic Art, Carmel (7 min walk), Sunset Center, Carmel (7 min walk), Carmel Art Association, Carmel (8 min walk), Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, Carmel (9 min walk).