There are few places on earth as incredibly dynamic, yet so quaint and picturesque as Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.

Situated on Carmel Bay, nestled in a pine forest above the spectacular white-sand beach, the one-square-mile village of Carmel, CA offers endless vacation and cultural opportunities. You'll have a wonderful time no matter what you choose to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Carmel Guide to Restaurants, Bars. Shopping, Art Galleries, Arts & Entertainment http://www.carmelcalifornia.com

In the surrounding area, visitors can see the spectacular Big Sur coastline, explore shops, wineries and restaurants in the Carmel Valley, visit the acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium, golf at Pebble Beach, and find endless opportunities to experience Monterey County. The annual Carmel Art Festival, Carmel Bach Festival, and the Carmel Shakespeare Festival are just a sampling of events presented by professional artists, actors and musicians from Carmel and around the world.

Carmel Chamber of Commerce - http://www.carmelcalifornia.org

Suffice to say that Monterey County is a Mecca for all things active. By paddle, peddle, foot or golf cart, you’re going to have ample opportunity to move and do. Only here, you’ll be the central character in a “come to life” postcard that changes by the hour and refuses to be taken for granted. Where it concerns opportunities to be moved by art, music and food, the offering in Monterey County is staggering with a festival and events calendar that is unrivaled anywhere on the west coast.

Monterey Travel Planning Guide - http://www.montereyinfo.org/travel%20planner