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Carmel-by-the Sea

Tuck Box

English tea rooms, fine clothiers, over 100 art galleries and nearly a dozen golf courses serve the romantic town of Carmel. The Tuck Box (pictured) was built in 1927 by Hugh Comstock. Famous for scones which are baked daily from a northern Scotch recipe and are served with afternoon tea, the restaurant also features breakfast, lunch and dinner. On Dolores between Ocean and 7th*
There are several shopping regions in Carmel but downtown area continues to be the fvorite spot. From upscale and one-of-a kind shops to a department store, you shouldn't be bored if shopping is your love.

Take in the galleries or walk along the neighborhood streets to see historic buildings. Then stroll down to the ocean, just a few blocks from the shops.

Trees

17-mile drive leads you on a scenic tour of some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. Cost is $7. Visit Carmel Mission Basilica to see burial place of the Father of California missions, Junipero Serra.

Carmel-by-the-Sea from A to Z * (from City Hall)

A Address	Part of the quirkiness of this community is that there are no street addresses. Properties are identified by their cross streets and locations such as "three houses down on Dolores." In addition, cottages are given names such as "Doll House."
B Beach	The city is known for its white, sandy beaches. Fires are allowed on the beach south of 10th Avenue between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
C Culture	The city was founded by artists and writers such as Mary DeNeale Morgan, Jane Gallatin Powers, William Ritschel, Mary Austin and Robinson Jeffers, whose home, Tor House, is open on weekends.
H High Heels	Among its more unusual ordinances is one requiring a permit to wear certain high heel shoes. Since part of Carmel's charm is its urban forest, walking may be more difficult than elsewhere and an ordinance was created for liability reasons though rarely enforced.
M Mail	There is no mail delivery. Mail is picked up at the Post Office on 5th Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos Streets. The post office is a place to meet neighbors.
S Streets	Most streets in residential areas have no formal curbs and gutters. Streets are rarely paved to their full width and often meander around trees and landscaped areas.
V Views	Requests to trim or remove the upper crowns of trees are often denied because of the impact such techniques might have on the health of the urban forest.
W Wildlife	Feeding of wildlife is restricted because it may jeopardize the safety of wild animals and damage the landscape. The feeding of wild birds is exempt from this restriction.