After flying into Monterey Regional Airport, you will find yourself just 7 miles from Carmel-By-The-Sea, a beautiful oceanside town on California’s Highway 1, complete with dramatic views, white sand beaches, classy storybook-style homes and shops, friendly locals, and great food.  As a romantic destination for adults, the town itself is small – you can walk across it in five minutes – but filled with art galleries, cafes, restaurants, and inns.

Find yourself exploring hidden courtyards and discovering quaint, boutique shops on Carmel’s Ocean Avenue. As Carmel’s premier main street, the avenue features many upscale shops, coffee houses, and galleries to choose from. As for its namesake, the avenue ends at the beautiful Carmel Beach — best known for its fine, white sand and tempered waves. Every evening, visitors gather on the pristine beach to watch colorful sunsets.

Scenic Drive meanders along the curve of the beach. A packed dirt path along the roadside is a favorite with local joggers and dog-walkers. The town is especially dog-friendly with many lodging and dining accommodations welcoming the canine guests.

Learn more about the enchanting Carmel-By-The-Sea by visiting carmelcalifornia.com.