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Carmel-by-the-Sea
This charming village along the Monterey Peninsula may be small, but it has a powerful allure for those desiring a seaside escape. Famous for its historic Carmel Mission and quaint downtown of storybook-like buildings (not to mention i...Read More
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Spend a Day (or Three) in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Established in 1771 by Father Junipero Serra, the Carmel Mission marked the first European settlement of Carmel-by-the-Sea. While the region …
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