Have you ever visited a town so charming that you wish you didn’t have to leave? That is exactly how I felt when I strolled the adorable streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea!
This famous, European-style village has been voted the “#2 Best Small City in the U.S.” and “One of America’s Best Beach Towns” by Condé Nast Traveler and National Geographic Traveler, respectively.
I wish we had more time to explore the Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel Heritage Society, and Mission Ranch, take the self-guided historic walking tour, and frolic in the sand at Carmel Beach!
With open green space, beautiful and rugged trees, and inviting benches that entice you to sit and watch the world go by, Carmel-by-the-Sea is the perfect place to enjoy the California sun!