When locals say Carmel, they mean Carmel-by-the-Sea, the quaint seaside village on California’s Central Coast without street lights and addresses, where Clint Eastwood was mayor once upon a time.

Not every California city enchants like Carmel-by-the-Sea ... so you’re a short walk to all of the town’s main attractions. Rooms and shared spaces are pretty and sophisticated; a glass ...

Though Carmel-by-the-Sea is California’s best summer beach town ... Population 22,943 Top Attractions Crescent Bay Point Park, Treasure Island Beach, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, Table Rock ...

making it a perfect stop on an unforgettable Highway 1 road trip along California's striking coast. The nearby cities of Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea also have plenty of lodging options for ...