THE INSIDE SCOOP
Get to know
Carmel-by-the-Sea.
The city's history, favorite places and independent businesses, one story at a time.

The city behind the streets
Carmel-by-the-Sea is in Monterey County, California. The village’s main approach leads through shops and restaurants toward the beach. The beach at the west end of Ocean Avenue is a separate coastal stop; check local access and ocean conditions.
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Start with Ocean Avenue.
The village’s main approach leads through shops and restaurants toward the beach.
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Meet the local kitchens
Explore local restaurants across Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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