Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway
Carmel, CA

Carmel, five miles south of Monterey and 26 miles north of Big Sur, is known throughout the world for its pristine beaches and charming shops, not to mention its cozy cottages and extravagent mansions. Carmel has a unique, village charm, void of stop lights and neon signs. There are no street addresses in the town, and there is even a curfew at 10 p.m. for anyone under the age of 18. These qualities, combined with other quirky city ordinances, only add to the quiet charm of Carmel.