A Seaside Fairytale Come to Life 🌟 Carmel-by-the-Sea

I stumbled upon a magical seaside fairytale—Carmel-by-the-Sea, an incredibly beautiful and romantic coastal town along Highway 1! 🌟 Carmel is a charming seaside village on the Monterey Peninsula, about a two-hour drive from San Francisco. 🌟 Just under a 10-minute drive from Carmel lies the famous 17-Mile Drive in California. 🏠 Established in the early 20th century, Carmel may be less than a hundred years old, but it’s widely renowned on the West Coast. 🤩 It’s a cultural hub where artists gather, brimming with bohemian charm~ Every corner of this town is picture-perfect! 📷 🎨 Carmel feels like a hidden paradise. Many unique artists and writers call this bohemian-inspired, mountain-meets-ocean town home. The quirky architecture and stunning scenery are straight out of a fairy tale 🥺, and every photo you take here is simply gorgeous 😍. 💓 The town prohibits advertisements, neon signs, parking meters, and fast-food chains. Even mail is picked up at the post office! Its rustic charm brings a sense of simplicity, peace, and warmth. 🥺 I’m seriously considering staying here during the off-season to relax and unwind~ There are no skyscrapers or traffic lights here—not even house numbers! Instead, homes are named like "Katie’s Place" or "Bob’s House," and locations are identified by street intersections. The main street is Ocean Avenue, where most shops and restaurants are located. A 10-minute walk west along Ocean Avenue leads to Carmel Beach 🌊, with its soft white sand and breathtaking West Coast sunsets 🌅. This beach is also pet-friendly, so you’ll often spot adorable furry friends 🐾. Nearby attractions include Pfeiffer Beach’s "purple sand" and the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge. Oh, and here’s a fun rule: wearing heels over 2 inches requires a special permit from the city hall So better avoid wearing 👠 high heels when visiting~ #SummerVibes #WeekendGetaway #StudyAbroadLife #BayArea #FairytaleTown #HealingViews #RomanticLife #USTravel #CaliforniaTravel #CarmelByTheSea