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Several Carmel-by-the-Sea lodging properties are already into the holiday spirit by offering discounted nightly rates and attractive midweek packages, ideal for travelers looking for mild winter weather and great shopping opportunities without the crowds.... Read More about Carmel-by-the-Sea Inns Getting into the Holiday Spirit

Carmel-by-the-Sea may be small in comparison to many California cities, but it doesn't shrink when it comes to cultural offerings. Having just conducted another stellar Carmel Bach Festival (the 78th annual!), the village is gearing up for a fall season filled with independent films, music and theater performances,... Read More about Carmel-by-the-Sea Offers A Full Slate Of Cultural Offerings

Carmel-by-the-Sea has quietly but consistently emerged as one of the West Coast's top destinations for food and luxury culinary events, with the village now home to some of the country's finest chefs. Albeit with a population of fewer than 4,000 people – not counting the summer visitors – Carmel boasts enough top chefs... Read More about Carmel-by-the-Sea Living Large With World-Class Chefs

A haven for artists for more than a century, Carmel-by-the-Sea remains a strong draw for art enthusiasts who comb the village, where nearly 100 galleries can be explored. The months of April and May are an especially attractive time to visit, stay in convenient downtown inns and enjoy the 22nd annual Carmel Art... Read More about Carmel-by-the-Sea Art Scene Flourishes In April, May

Carmel-by-the-Sea was recently voted the "No. 2 Best Small City in the U.S." by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Maybe it would have been No. 1 if the readers had been able to find all the secret passageways and courtyards hidden throughout this charming coastal village.... Read More about Courtyards, Corridors, and Crannies

When brides and grooms search for California wedding destinations, the usual suspects pop up. But couples-to-be from New York to Texas to the Golden State are increasingly discovering a hidden weddings gem that offers all the attributes of more well-known destinations without the crowds and venue conflicts. It's... Read More about Top 10 Reasons to Tie the Knot in Carmel-by-the-Sea