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CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2016) – The answer is “Clint Eastwood, former mayor of this town, is Grand Marshal of its Centennial Celebration Parade.” With apologies to Alex Trebek, the question quite naturally is, “Where is Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?” Indeed, Eastwood will be serving as Grand Marshal of the... Read More about Carmel-by-the-Sea Readies for Centennial Celebration; Lodging Properties Roll Out Special Packages, Deals

Better known to locals as the "secret season," fall is the sunniest time of the year in Carmel-by-the-Sea. With average daytime highs in the 70s and evening temperatures in the 50s, a fall visit shows off this California coastal destination – in the midst of celebrating its Centennial – at its brilliant best.... Read More about Shhh … Carmel-by-the-Sea's ‘Secret Season' Is A Sunny Discovery

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (July 5, 2016) – Clint Eastwood, world-acclaimed actor and director, will be the Grand Marshal of Carmel-by-the-Sea's Centennial Celebration Parade, to be held Saturday, Oct. 29. Eastwood, who served as Carmel's mayor in the 1980s and has resided here for many years, will be riding shotgun on... Read More about Clint Eastwood to be Grand Marshal for Carmel-by-the-Sea's Centennial Celebration Parade

Don't expect to see the "No Vacancy" signs hanging from lodging properties in Carmel-by-the-Sea this summer. Sure, the village — celebrating its Centennial year — is still as popular as ever, but through Labor Day weekend innkeepers are doing their part to help visitors find accommodations even if their inn is full.... Read More about Cool Carmel-by-the-Sea Is A ‘Hot' Summer Destination

For 100 years, Carmel-by-the-Sea has been one of America's favorite small towns, enchanting visitors with its spectacular Pacific views, comforting inns, delicious restaurants, and welcoming attitude. As it celebrates its Centennial this year, Carmel is adding to its historic charms with some fresh, new offerings.... Read More about Carmel-by-the-Sea: What's New For Summer

Every dog has his day, particularly if he or she is visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea, which has long earned its reputation as one of the most pooch-pampering towns in America. There's good reason, too, as inns, shops and restaurants are famous for rolling out the red carpet for their four-legged visitors, making them feel as... Read More about Carmel-by-the-Sea Still the Top Dog … Especially for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Dachshunds, Poodles

For many visitors to Carmel-by-the-Sea, their first and perhaps most consistent contact with the locals comes at the lodging property that accommodates them. We are fortunate to have so many beautiful and inviting properties here, with passionate and dedicated innkeepers who unfailingly will go the extra mile to make... Read More about Inns of the Month - “Inn-side Look”

From the town's nearly 100 art galleries to the annual Carmel Art Festival and the popular Carmel Art Tour, Carmel-by-the-Sea is as much a treasure for art lovers today as it has been for the artists for the past century. Fittingly, the late landscape artist painter Francis McComas called this area "the greatest... Read More about Carmel-by-the-Sea Art Scene Continues to Inspire As Village Celebrates Its Centennial