Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel is located just south of the majestic and pristine marine sanctuary of Monterey Bay.  A stone’s throw from Pebble Beach and its’ famous golf courses this idyllic resort community offers a moderate temperature throughout the year.   Known as Carmel-by-the-Sea, the artisan city lies in the midst of a microclimate, being on a peninsula, surrounded by the ocean and backed by mountains and valleys.  As a world-class coastal resort, Carmel has unique and changeable weather patterns.   Be sure and bring a coat and your swimsuit to enjoy all that this area offers visitors.

Hiking and walking tours are popular on the Monterey Peninsula and a trip to the Monterey Aquarium is a brief drive down to Cannery Row and fabulous shopping and attractions, not to mention, the incredible selection of fine dining  in Carmel, Pacific Grove and Monterey.  Summer’s coastline marine layer burns off by the afternoon transitioning to a cool, comfortable evening.  Autumn’s sunny mornings and warm to hot afternoons are pleasantly refreshed by breezes from the surrounding valleys --- definitely a favorite time to visit any of the wineries that range from Carmel Valley to Watsonville, where the artichoke festival is held every year.

Since Carmel was founded as an artist community, it still remains one of the top destinations for art & wine festivals and has yearly events that offer something for everyone.  Also, being the home of many famous celebrities, Carmel is a great getaway to enjoy music  and live theatre as Carmel has several wonderful theatrical companies in it’s midst and performances from world-reknown groups are scheduled year around in this wonderful and magical village of Carmel.