Sunset Center

Directions

Sunset Center is located at San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

From California State Highway One, take the Ocean Avenue exit and drive down the hill into Carmel-by-the-Sea. Ocean Avenue becomes a divided road at Junipero Avenue. Continue two blocks to San Carlos Avenue and turn left. Drive two blocks on San Carlos Avenue. Sunset Cultural Center will begin at Eighth Avenue and occupies two city blocks until Tenth Avenue.

The north lot is a free lot. Other free lots exist on the south end of the lot and along the streets. Take particular care in parking in Carmel. Where designated spaces exist, you must adhere to the time limits and space delineations. If signs read, "no parking," you can be sure the City of Carmel will enforce this restriction.

Seating Chart

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Click here to view the Sunset Center Seating Chart

Standard Ticket Pricing

Each ticket price includes a $1-$3 facility use fee as required by the Sunser Center.

Discounts

Students, Active Duty Military, and Teachers may purchase $12 tickets, valid only for Tier 3. They are available online, over the phone and in person.

Students and Teachers use code education

Active Military use code military

Carmel Foundation members with membership cards may purchase $25 tickets, valid for Tier 2 and Tier 3. Available in person only.

Concert Times

Seating

  • Seating is assigned at the Sunset Center. Use the seating chart above as a reference.

Parking

  • The Monterey Symphony offers complimentary valet parking for all ticket holders. Valet parking is located in the roundabout in front of the main lobby. Please allow for extra time to drop off and pick up your car if you are taking advantage of our valet service.
  • A free Public Parking lot is located at the SW corner of Mission Street and Eighth Ave. This lot is reserved for Monterey Symphony ticket holders for Saturday concerts from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Sunday concerts from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Other free lots exist on the south end of the lot and along the streets. Take particular care when parking in Carmel. Where designated spaces exist, you must adhere to the time limits and space delineations. If signs read "no parking," you can be sure the City of Carmel will enforce this restriction.

Accessibility

  • There are several parking spaces available for patrons with a Disabled Person (DP) placard or DP License Plate, they are located in the roundabout in front of the mail lobby.
  • If no more accessible parking is available, we recommend using the complimentary valet parking service provided by the Monterey Symphony located in the roundabout in front of the main lobby.
  • For patrons in wheelchairs or walkers we offer seats which are removeable as well as seats with arm rests that swing for an easy transfer. Contact the box office with any questions.

Concessions

  • Concessions will be provided by the Sunset Center.
  • Food and drink are not allowed in the auditorium.

Service Animals

  • Only licensed service animals are allowed into the venue in the back of the auditorium. Please have your printed license ready to show box office personnel

Forest Theater

Directions 

The Forest Theater is located at Santa Rita St & Mountain View Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921 

From California State Highway One, take the Ocean Avenue exit and drive down the toward downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and continue past the first stop sign for two blocks.
Turn left onto Santa Rita Street and continue one block to the bottom of the hill.
The entrance gate is to the left, at the intersection of Santa Rita & Mountain View

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Standard Ticket Pricing

General Admission $57

Each ticket price includes a $1-$3 facility use fee as required by the Forest Theater.

Discounts

Students, Active Duty Military, and Teachers may purchase $12. They are available online, over the phone and in person.

Select Student, Active Military or Teacher when adding your ticket to the cart.

Concert Times

5:30 PM Auditorium and Box Office Opens

6:30 PM Performance Begins

Seating

  • Seating is general admission.
  • Bench seating can be uncomfortable so you may bring a cushion and lap blanket.

Parking

  • Parking is extremely limited.
  • For patron convenience, a passenger drop-off area is in the main parking lot. Guests, picnic supplies, blankets and cushions can be dropped off prior to parking your car.
  • Parking is recommended on Mountain View, and on Junipero Street (a 10-minute walk down Mountain View).
  • This venue is in a residential neighborhood, and we request you keep that in mind when entering and exiting events at the facility, being respectful with parking and noise.

Accessibility

  • There are several parking spaces available for patrons with a Disabled Person (DP) placard or DP License Plate, they are located inside the parking entrance on the corner of Mountain View Ave and Santa Rita St.
  • If no more accessible parking is available, we recommend using the passenger drop off area in the main parking lot. Guests, picnic supplies, blankets and cushions can be dropped off prior to parking your car.
  • Wheelchair spaces are available between the upper and lower seating sections. There is a ramp with a slight incline to this area. Folding chairs will be available for companion seating.

Attire

  • This is an outdoor venue so please dress warmly (we suggest layers).

Concessions

  • Concessions will be provided by Pacific Repertory Theatre.
  • Patrons are allowed to bring food and drink (including alcohol) into the venue.

Service Animals

  • Only licensed service animals are allowed into the venue. Please have your printed license ready to show box office personnel.