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Point Lobos State Reserve
Carmel Beach
Seventeen Mile Drive
San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission
Carmel River State Beach
Tor House
Scenic Road Walkway
Sunset Cultural Center
Mission Ranch Restaurant
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Golden Bough Playhouse
Forest Theater
The Barnyard
Caraccioli Cellars
La Balena
Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
Treehouse Cafe
Westbrook Modern
Palo Corona Regional Park
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Carmel is a picturesque little village with a Mediterranean vibe on the Monterey Peninsula on the Pacific coast with less than 4,000 permanent residents.The town of Carmel-by-the-Sea was founded in 1902 and quickly became famous for its artist colony and a large number of artists who made it their home. The wonderful climate makes nature in and around Carmel lush and green all year, and its beautiful white sandy beaches attract many vacationers throughout the year.
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