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Carmel, or Carmel-By-The-Sea, is one of the most beautiful towns in California. It consistently makes best-of lists and is a highly desirable place to live along the central coast of California. Carmel is referred to as a village and Carmel Proper is actually only one square mile in its entirety. There are many zip codes with a Carmel address but only the 93921 is officially within the village of Carmel. To live in Carmel Proper is something few homeowners have the privilege of doing. But it allows you to live within walking distance of the best things in the village.
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Carmel is something out of a storybook. It is full of the most seemingly perfect white sandy beaches, sunsets from out of a painting, lush green forests, and picture-perfect cottages. Carmel is located 120 miles south of San Francisco and just 70 miles south of San Jose. It is one of the most notable spots in central California. There is so much packed into the actual village even though it only encompasses one square mile.
Carmel attracts somewhere around two million visitors to its tiny "downtown core." They enjoy the most unique of cultural events, shopping, and dining opportunities with the backdrop of California's natural beauty along the shore of the Pacific Ocean and tucked in the shade of a gorgeous forest.
Carmel Plaza
The Carmel Plaza is a picturesque shopping center at the heart of Carmel Proper on Ocean Avenue and Mission Street. At the shopping center, you can find more than 40 one-of-a kinds fashion boutiques and even more carefully chosen specialty national brand stores. There are wine-tasting rooms, wellness studios, amazing restaurants, and events in an upscale shopping atmosphere just steps from properties in the 93921. Some stores in the Plaza include Kate Spade, Cole Haan, Anthropologie, and Tiffany and Co. The most popular restaurants include Flying Fish Grill, and Patisserie Boissiere serving up the most amazing French cuisine.
Carmel Beach
Just past the edge of the village at the end of Ocean Drive, a main street of the village is the iconic white sand Carmel Beach. Carmel Beach is dog friendly. It is a very popular spot on the weekends and parking can get a bit tricky but homeowners living within Carmel Proper benefit from walking right to the beach from their homes. No need to find a creative way to get to one of the most famous beaches in the state, it is at your doorstep.
Art
Carmel is well-known for its art scene. The very first residents of Carmel were a very artsy bunch There are almost 100 galleries to be enjoyed in Carmel proper alone. Taking an art stroll to fill some time will leave you discovering a new work of art every time. 21 of the galleries in the village are owned by the artists themselves and give you the chance to meet and get to know them. The Carmel Art Association is the oldest gallery in Carmel highlighting the work of more than 100 local professional artists. If looking at amazing photographs interests you check out the Center for Photographic Art which was founded by one of the world's most recognized photographers Ansel Adams along with other photo greats Cole Weston and Wynn Bullock.
Nightlife
Carmel may be a quiet and small village, but it is not completely sleepy. There is a great upscale and classy nightlife scene in the village. Nightlife starts with happy hours at some of the most unique places. There is even a happy hour that encourages you to bring your pup. Enjoy a drink with your four-legged best friend at your side at Terry's Lounge in the Cypress Inn. As the sun goes down enjoy the scene on the rooftop at Vesuvio. If you are looking for live music Barmel is the place to be. Need an amazing Margarita? Then check out Cultura, and don't forget to enjoy the Mecixan lite bites.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy the sounds of the Monterey County Symphony at the stunning Sunset Center. The auditorium is also host to many other big musical names. If you are looking to enjoy live theater performances in the most beautiful setting enjoy a performance at The Forest Theater which is considered the oldest outdoor theater in the United States. It has been in Carmel since 1910.
Restaurants
Living in 93921 allows you to be within walking distance of the best collection of restaurants within a square mile. The dining venues of Carmet range from casual jeans and flip flops atmosphere to the most upscale fine dining in a variety of cuisine styles including Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, and even Modern Californian. Almost every restaurant in Carmel is locally owned. There are more than 50 restaurants to be found in the village of Carmel.
Wine Tasting
Another activity that Carmel is very well known for is its wine tasting. There are nearly 20 wine-tasting rooms to experience in the village of Carmetl-By-The-Sea. Most rooms feature wines made right in Monterey County which has one of the best climates for vineyards. Enjoy the local rooms and maybe even enjoy a talk with Carmel winery owners and the winemakers themselves.
The Public Schools of Carmel are part of the Carmel Unified Public School District. Public schools in Carmel are consistently ranked highly in Monterey County. Schools within the school district include Tularcitos Elementary, Carmel River School, Carmel Middle School, and Carmel High School. In addition to the highly rated public schools Carmel also has a good number of private schools in and throughout the Carmel Valley and Monterey County. There is also a handful of higher education schools in the area including California State University Monterey Bay and Monterey Peninsula Community College.
Carmel Proper within the village has some of the most iconic and picturesque storybook cottage properties. Living in Carmel Proper is a dream come true for many people being in one of the most beautiful locations and within walking distance of so many great activities. Homes range in size from around 1000 ft.² to nearly 4000 ft.² and can range in price anywhere from just over $1 million to nearly $20 million. Many of the properties in the village offer great views overlooking the famous Carmel Beach and the stunning waters of the Pacific beyond.
It is good to be aware that living within Carmel Proper offers the most amazing real estate you can find in California but it also does come with some unique responsibilities and regulations. The City of Carmel has very particular policies for building and remodeling within Carmel Proper. Carmel establishes these careful guidelines to help retain the historic and storybook nature of Carmel Proper.
If you are interested in finding available properties for sale in Carmel Proper in the 93921 Zip Code please browse the included Carmel Proper home listings above on this page. For more information on any listing please contact us using the form below. We are also happy to set up a showing of any Carmel Proper area property. If you are not finding a Carmel property that meets your needs please feel free to sign up for an account that will enable us to customize a home search to your specific Carmel home search needs. We make it our focus to be highly experienced and knowledgeable of Santa Cruz and Monterey County real estate to help you find a home you will love.
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