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California Dreaming: Carmel by the Sea in Pictures!

by Nadeen
August 3, 2016
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I have traveled to many places but few hold a special place in my heart like Carmel by the Sea. The first three words that come to mind are quaint, scenic and relaxing. Carmel by the Sea, AKA as Carmel, is a city in Monterey County California on the Pacific Coast. Carmel by the Sea is known for it arts, architecture, and natural scenery that will take your breath away. It was the first stop on my Eat, Pray, Love trip to Northern California. It satisfied the Love portion perfectly. I have many fond memories including sitting in my room at the Adobe Inn reading books by the fireplace and enjoying views of the sea from my balcony. I went on a self guided walking tour which revealed the unique architecture and cozy eating and shopping areas. I took long walks along the beach and toured other areas of the Monterey Peninsula such as Pebble Beach and 17-mile Drive. I could go on and on but for this post I decided to let the pictures do the talking. Enjoy!

Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
The beach in Carmel.
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
The unique architecture found around Carmel by the Sea.
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
A Hotel in Carmel by the Sea
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
A sculpture discovered on my walking tour.
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
A symbol of lasting love
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
An enchanting walkway.
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
A courtyard with a pool
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
What does the top of this building remind you of?
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Carmelo
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
Hawk Tower
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
My convertible parked in front of my dream beach house
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
one of many sculptures thru the city
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
Fire Station
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
Shopping area
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
Carmel by the Sea Sunset
Carmel by the Sea in Pictures! Travel to this quaint city in Northern California!
Enjoying Carmel by the Sea

I hope you can now see why Carmel by the Sea holds a special place in my heart! I am California girl at heart and love sharing my discoveries there with you! Be sure to read the first “California Dreaming” post on Laguna Beach. Travel tips: Fly into San Francisco and do the scenic  2- 2/12 hours to Carmel by the Sea. Stay at one of the many B&B’s or Inns in the central area to be walking distance to the restaurants, shops and sea. Take the self guided walking tour. You can pick up the map with points of interest at the visitor’s center. Some of the places not to miss in Carmel by the Sea are Mission San Carlos (shown above), Carmel River state Beach (shown above), Tor House and Hawk Tower (shown above) and take some time to explore other areas of the Monterey Peninsula! Something I found interesting is that there are no fast food restaurants in Carmel by the Sea! You will find fresh produce in markets and shops and the local restaurants serve a variety of delicious organic, farm to table and sophisticated cuisines.

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Dr. Nadeen White is a "Blogger by Day, Physician by Night". She is an award-winning travel blogger, Amazon bestselling author and speaker. The Sophisticated Life Blog covers affordable luxury travel, culinary travel and wine. Her domestic and international travel guides gets people to the destinations of their dreams. So, if you are living the sophisticated life or desire to do so, this is the blog for you!

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Comments 2

  1. Tony says:
    8 years ago

    Saw your blog because me and my wife were researching where to spend our 21st Wedding Anniversary. Sadly Napa is still smoldering and a lot of the smoke is still in the valley and along the coast. We decided on Carmel so we could view the ocean and relax.

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      The situation inn Napa is so sad! I hope they recover soon. But Carmel was a great choice! I hope you enjoyed it!

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