Guide to Travel Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
About Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a picturesque town that is situated on the central coast of California and is well known for its fairytale-like architecture that would be best suited as the backdrop for a Hansel and Gretel movie. The town is also known to be abundant in scenic ocean bluffs and gorgeous white sand beaches. Aside from its whimsical storybook flavor, and endless beauty, this quaint little village of only 4,000 people is packed full of art galleries, boutiques, hotels, shops, and restaurants. Carmel is a place so rich with artistry that past mayors of the town include Herbert Heron, founder of the Forest Theater, bohemian writer and actor Perry Newberry, and perhaps the most famous of them all, Clint Eastwood.
The town is known for being very dog-friendly and offers plenty of great outdoor spaces for people with dogs, as well as several hotels, restaurants, and retail stores that allow guests to bring along their pooch.
Carmel has several unique and strange laws, that include a ban on high-heel shoes unless you have a permit. This laughable law was enacted to prevent people from falling on one of the many cracks in the sidewalks that are caused by large tree roots pushing up through the pavement. This has to do with the fact that trees in Carmel-by-the-Sea are protected. This means that any construction being done has to work around the trees unless a special permit is obtained. Other weird laws include no street lights, no house numbers, no chain restaurants, and up until 1986 you were not allowed to eat ice cream. It was thanks to Clint Eastwood that you can now enjoy the icy desert without spending the night in jail.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
History of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel has been inhabited for thousands of years, first by Native Americans, and wasn’t discovered by Europeans until 1542 when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo and his crew sailed by, but never made landfall. It would be another sixty years before any other Europeans would visit the area. It was a man named Sebastian Vizcaino who came to explore the area and he claimed the Carmel Valley for Spain. Vizcaino named the area after the patron saint “Our Lady of Mount Carmel”.
The region lay in wait until 1770 when the Spanish started to colonize Carmel and constructed the Carmel Mission and over the next few centuries, it developed into the establishment known as Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Attractions of Carmel
Carmel-by-the-Sea offers up scenes of majestic coastline that features exquisite white sand beaches and rocky coves with cypress trees lining the cliffs. At Carmel Beach visitors and locals alike come to watch the famous sunsets that happen every evening. Carmel River State Beach is a popular spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy diving, kayaking, surfing, and bird watching. Point Lobos State Reserve is a park that has endless beauty and is famous for its stunning scenery and blue water.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Where to Eat in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Pangaea Grill - American, Seafood
Dametra Cafe - Meditteranean, European
Portabella - Italian, French, European
Flying Fish Grill - Seafood, Asian, Healthy
Mission Ranch Restaurant - American
Brophy’s Tavern - Brew Pub, American
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
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