Carmel-by-the Sea: A Quaint and Upscale Seaside Resort

With its picture-perfect cottages, hidden passageways, and one-of-a-kind boutiques, this upscale seaside resort is overflowing with charm. Along with its wonderful atmosphere, Carmel-by-the-Sea provides excellent accommodation, upscale dining, and year-round cultural events, giving you everything you need for a romantic weekend.

A calm sandy beach surrounded by cypress trees with distinctive wind-sculpted branches is only a 10-minute stroll from the town of Carmel. One of Northern California's most stunning beaches is this unspoiled stretch of coastline. The renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links, known for its difficult 18th hole that overlooks an iconic ocean bluff, is just a short drive away through the breathtaking 17-Mile Drive. A nice place to start exploring the Big Sur coastline is Carmel-by-the-Sea, which is located about 25 miles to the south. Along the way, there is Point Lobos, a nature reserve with hidden coves and breathtaking hiking trails with coastal views.