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Just south of Monterey lies the beach city of Carmel, California
also known as Carmel By The Sea. Although the city has a
population of less than 5,000 people it has over 90 art
galleries, numerous antique shops, 14 churches, more than 50
hotels, resorts and inns, 2 golf courses, several restaurants
and outdoor cafes, over a dozen wineries and tasting Rooms and
numerous souvenir and boutique shops.
Carmel which is famous for having had Clint Eastwood as mayor
and has also been the residence of people like Doris Day, Upton
Sinclair, Henry Miller and Jack London, is on the Monterey
Penninsula and is surrounded by areas like Monterey, Big Sur,
Pebble Beach, Point Lobos, Pacific Grove, Salinas And Seaside.
Tour 17 Mile Drive, golf at some of the world's best golf
courses, visit Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row and the Monterey
Bay Aquarium, drive down the Big Sur coast, go whale watching in
Monterey Bay and see Gray, Humpback and Blue Whales, camp at one
of the many beach, river or redwood country campgrounds, go
scuba diving, fish the waters off the penninsula for salmon,
tuna, halibut, rockcod and more or just sit around and relax.
According to the Carmel Chamber Of Commerce "Carmel has
consistently been voted one of the top tourist destinations in
the country and you have to see it to believe it. It is located
on a breathtaking white sand beach and the quaint European style
village offers romance, gourmet dining, shopping and fun."
"Carmel has been a mecca for artists, writers, actors and
playwrights intent on creating an intellectual and cultural
oasis. Each year, visitors are drawn to the diverse festivals
and events which promote and enhance the creative traditions of
Carmel. The annual Carmel Art Festival, Carmel Bach Festival,
and the Carmel Shake-speare Festival are just a sampling of
events presented by professional artists, actors and musicians
from Carmel and around the world."
For more information about the city of Carmel, California see http://carmel.usacitydirectories.com, a
directory of links to city of Carmel, California guides and
directories listing information, resources, services, things to
do, places to go and more.
About Author :
David G. Hallstrom, Sr. is a retired private investigator and is
currently the publisher of several internet directories,
including http://www.usacitydirectories.com a
directory of national, state, county and city guides and
directories listing local guides, directories, web sites and web
pages providing resources, services and information
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