Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea is not your stereotypical California surf town. Situated just off the well-known Highway 1, this is a one-of-a-kind place along the Big Sur. Its thatched cottages bring to mind an old Brit village and yet you can find almost anything here. You’ll find art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, wine tasting rooms and a beautiful beach with azure water and nigh pristine white sand.