Carmel takes its beauty seriously – there are no neon signs, no streetlights, and no high heels allowed without a permit. Yes, that’s a real law (though rarely enforced these days). When the fog rolls ...

Lavender, mint green, and sunshine yellow buildings create a cheerful rainbow. The fancy wooden trim on each house looks like frosting on a birthday cake. Wide porches invite you to imagine sipping ...

Older travelers are increasingly looking beyond big cities to places where history, scenery, and a slower rhythm of daily ...

Then, in Feb. 2024, the Regent's Slide area of the highway closed for crews to repair the 6.8-mile section of the road to ...

Sometimes, the best place you can go is a dead end. Especially when that dead end is surrounded by crashing surf on empty beaches, dramatic cliffs and lonely trails through forests thick with ...

Escape to countryside vineyards, sandy beaches or rom-com worthy small towns with these charming weekend getaways for couples ...

Spend Thanksgiving weekend in Carmel by the Sea with ocean air, cozy inns, and a sunset walk to the sands before a relaxed ...

Three hotels in California ranked high on a list of the top 10 best waterfront hotels in the U.S. Photo by Joie via Unsplash Dreaming of waking up to beautiful water views on your next vacation?

The best time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea is early fall when the summer crowds have dissipated, but the weather is still reliably sunny. Temperatures are quite mild all year, with average highs only in ...

A year ago, I took a trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea that was practically perfect. How would I improve on perfection? Here are my thoughts. Turn Back Time With a Stay at a Charming Retro Motel in Northern ...