Carmel Honey Company - Carmel Plaza — Local services in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Families not welcome in the Carmel Plaza store. My little girl liked the bee pillows and we were staring at them and the plush toys for about ten minutes, during which time maybe one or two other people came in. We didn't block any access. The clerk never asked if we wanted to taste anything and I didn't approach the counter because I was staying by my daughter to make sure she didn't touch anything that could break. Then he asked us to leave still without an ask as to if we were interested in any honey. Zero effort to offer a taste or engage on any level except buy or get out. From now on I'll skip it at...

Yesterday my family and I were walking down cannery row when this little hole in the wall caught my eye. Not many know, but I have bees tattooed on my back. They mean a lot to me and it’s important that we take care of them. I never knew this place existed, but it absolutely warmed my heart to see that other bee advocates do exist! I got myself a hoodie and a mug in my favorite color. My little heart is happy. The service was great as the young lady working was a sweetheart. I will be going back and I hope everyone else gives this place a shot too!...

The Carmel Honey Company was warm, welcoming, and helpful. They went above and beyond to describe their work with the bees, and to help us have a good experience in their shop. They even answered some tourist questions that they absolutely did not have to do, and did so with kindness and generosity. Because they were so very nice to us, we're considering ordering our holiday gifts from them this year. Honey and bee products from Santa for...