"On the California Central Coast" Carmel-by-the-Sea by SteveOSF

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The Carmel Mission - Carmel-by-the-Sea
The Carmel Mission
History and Ocean Views

Carmel is an affluent town south of Monterey on the California coast. It enjoys a popular downtown filled with galleries, shops, and restaurants. Actor Clint Eastwood was once the mayor of Carmel. He used to own a restaurant, the Hogs Breath Inn, in downtown.

Camel was one of the locations of the chain of Spanish missions that ran up through California. The 1700s Era Mission still stands and can be visited. Point Lobos State Reserve on Carmel's shoreline, offers spectacular ocean views and nice hikes in the coastal environment.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Home of a historic mission and scenic Point Lobos.
  • Cons:An expensive place to live.
  • In a nutshell:A nice spot to see while visiting the Monterey Bay area.
  • Last visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea: Mar 2008
  • Intro Written Mar 29, 2008
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Carmel Beach in November 2009 - Carmel-by-the-Sea Nice Beach and Dog Heaven Things to Do (3)

Carmel Beach stretches for a little over a mile along the Carmel’s shoreline. It is centered at the end of Ocean Avenue.... more travel advice

Whalers Cove - Carmel-by-the-Sea Whalers Cove at Point Lobos Favorites (5)

Point Lobos State Reserve at Carmel’s shore was one of my favorite things about Carmel. It is operated by the California... more travel advice

Caption Tree growing out of the bluff - Carmel-by-the-Sea Old Veteran Trail at Point Lobos Favorites (5)

The second trail the ranger recommended was from a parking area near Cypress Cove. At this parking lot an information... more travel advice

Cypress Grove Trail - Carmel-by-the-Sea Cypress Grove Trail at Point Lobos Favorites (5)

The second trail that the ranger recommended was the Cypress Grove Trail. The trailhead is at the parking lot where... more travel advice

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    Yaqui's Profile Photo
    Feb 22, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Carmel by the Sea is so charming. I have to put on my list of places to see. Thanks for the excellent tips!

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    JLBG's Profile Photo
    May 9, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Impressive Point Lobos pictures! China cove is lovely!

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    risse73's Profile Photo
    Jun 20, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    Excellent tips & great photos! Greetings from Boston.

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    July2's Profile Photo
    May 12, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    Lovely photos of one my very favorite areas in the world. Louisa

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    Ewingjr98's Profile Photo
    May 12, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    Steve - Nice updates on Point Lobos! ~Joe

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    travelgourmet's Profile Photo
    Apr 7, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Hey, Steve, your mission veranda walkway pic is from the same spot as mine. Good eye. Thanks for stopping by my Carmel pages, will be there again next week.

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