Carmel

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, once an unremarkable way station between California’s busy cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco, is now a destination known internationally for its spectacular coastal beauty, its support of the fine arts, and its unique small-town charm and elegance. Father Junipero Serra, father of California missions, was among Carmel's earliest European settlers, building a mission here in 1771. An active parish today, the Basilica is open to the public for self-guided and docent led tours. At the turn of the century, Carmel had already attracted academic and artistic people. A surge in this population of creative people occurred after the 1906 earthquake. Displaced writers, poets and painters, musicians and actors relocated to Carmel, a path still followed to this day. Carmel’s eccentricity and love of whimsy is evident today in its many storybook cottages. Hugh Comstock built the first of these Hansel and Gretel cottages in 1924. Their tiny, fairytale style, built of native chalk rock, wood, redwood shakes and hand-carved timber and tile, are still charming residences today. Plan to spend a full day in town exploring the studios and galleries, antique shops, boutiques and small intimate cafes and restaurants to be discovered in Carmel’s secluded alleyways, courtyards and arcades on and around Ocean Avenue. Plan to stay a night or two in comfort and style in this town known for its world-class, gracious hospitality. Carmel-by-the-Sea is 26 miles north of Big Sur.

Nearby Towns: Monterey Pacific Grove

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InTownLive is your complete travel resource for Carmel-By-The-Sea. See stunning photos, or find the best hotels, restaurants and attractions in Carmel. To get acquainted with the town, our Downtown page has general information about Carmel, its history and culture, plus beautiful photos, a local weather forecast, Google map, events, and a Twitter feed. Some town pages contain a virtual photo-tour of downtown, plus a window-shopping feature that lets you look inside all the shops, boutiques, antique stores, art galleries, bars, and restaurants on Main Street. Next, view our beautiful photo gallery for a collection of images and pictures from around Carmel. Or, click the Video tab to watch an entertaining video about Carmel. If you want to book lodging and accommodations, check the Carmel Directory for the best hotels, motels, resorts, and Bed and Breakfast Inns. Hungry? Find cafes and restaurants in Carmel that feature everything from fast food to fine dining, with your choice of pizza, pasta, Chinese restaurants, Sushi, steaks, seafood, or Mexican food. You can also search the directory for Carmel coffee, tea and espresso, art galleries, massage and day spas, wineries, wine tasting, shopping, golf courses, and a lot more. For a list of fun things to do in Carmel, check the Attraction page, or the events box for the latest entertainment, music, street fairs, festivals and events. Thinking of moving or relocating to Carmel? Our new Real Estate section can help with a list of realtors, homes for sale, and property for sale. For nature lovers, we offer information about hiking, camping, State Parks, campgrounds and RV parks. If you are a movie buff, we even provide a list of local movie theaters with links to movie showtimes. We hope you enjoy your next visit to Carmel.

Hotels There are a variety of hotels, from luxury hotels, to resorts hotels and cheap hotels. To book a hotel room reservation, check our hotel motel list.	Motels For the budget traveler, motels range from moderate to cheap motels. Hotels motels near attractions cost more. For a motel reservation see our motel directory.	Bed and Breakfast For travelers who prefer staying in a B&B, there are several Bed and Breakfast inns or guest houses to choose from. We list all Bed Breakfast and B&B's.
Restaurant Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Find restaurants, cafes and bistros with pizza, pasta, Mexican, Chinese Restaurant, Thai, steaks, seafood, or Sushi.	Shopping With downtown shopping, who needs a shopping mall? Shop for shoes, clothing, jewelry, fashion, or retail stores featuring furniture, bookstores and gifts.	Wine Find local wineries, downtown wine tasting and wine bars. The local wine country is dotted with vineyards, wine cellars, wine making, and wine tours.
Massage & Day Spa Rejuvenate with a massage, spa or facial. Day Spas and salons offer spa packages for a full body massage, therapeutic mud bath or skin care treatment.	Coffee Tea & Espresso Start your morning with a fresh brewed cup of coffee, tea or espresso drink. Enjoy bakery goods or find the nearest Internet cafe and free WiFi.	Real Estate Buying a house? Check our Real Estate tab for a list of homes for sales, property, land for sale and condos. You'll find realtors, realty and realestate agents.
Music & Entertainment Enjoy live music, music concerts, bands, performing arts, a play, live theatre, or comedy. Attend the Symphony, Community Shakespeare or children's theatre.	Casino & Gambling Indian Casinos feature gambling and casino gaming, with slots, blackjack, roulette and a poker room. Enjoy live entertainment and restaurants.	Attractions For sightseeing and fun things to do, we list local attractions, tourist attractions, and travel guides. Check our travel information and historic attractions.
University & College Students, get an education or degree at the state college, university, community college or junior college. Many classes and majors are offered on campus.	Church & Religion Find a religious place of worship and prayer at a church, mosque or temple. Churches include Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, Methodist and more.	Camping Reserve a camping site at State Parks, campgrounds, RV parks and KOA campgrounds. Enjoy outdoor recreation with fishing, camping and hiking.
Resort Looking for a resort, like a spa resort, luxury resort, or all-inclusive resort? We list resort hotels, family resorts, golf resorts and resort deals.	Accommodation Find local accommodations at hotels, motels, B&Bs, or luxury accommodation at resorts. To book your accommodation, check our directory.	Lodging Nearby lodging includes hotels, luxury lodging, resorts, and budget motels. To find lodging deals and make lodging reservation, check our directory.
Movie Theater & Showtime Check movie showtimes at the local movie theater, downtown cinema, or nearby Edwards or AMC Theatre. Get movie tickets or check movie times and movie listings.	Golf Course Top golf courses have tee times available! Our Golf Directory has the best golf courses, public and private golf courses, country clubs and driving ranges.	Art Gallery Enjoy local art galleries featuring fine-art paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics and Indian art. Tour a local art gallery or artist co-op gallery.