Carmel-by-the-sea is often called Carmel, and very easy to mistakenly be called Caramel. I love its name, so sweet and relaxing. Don't you think so?
Just use your senses to feel it, when I say, "Hey, I just come back from a vacation in Carmel." It sounds totally different from "Hey, I just come back from a vacation in New York.", isn't it?
Look at this....
I couldn't believe I was still in California!
Yes, the American flag had answered me. =P
Wünderbar! The colors~~~ Such a nice contrast.
The flowers!! This is Piccadilly Park. Very artistic buildings, looks like Hansel and Gratel's candy house huh?
Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, the town is known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history. In 1906, the San Francisco Call devoted a full page to the "artists, poets and writers of Carmel-by-the-Sea", and in 1910 it reported that 60 percent of Carmel's houses were built by citizens who were "devoting their lives to work connected to the aesthetic arts." Early City Councils were dominated by artists, and the town has had several mayors who were poets or actors, including Herbert Heron, founder of the Forest Theater, bohemian writer and actor Perry Newberry, and actor-director Clint Eastwood, who was mayor for one term, from 1986 to 1988.
Galleries everywhere. Would you understand how excited was I to be there!
The town is known for being dog-friendly, with numerous hotels, restaurants and retail establishments admitting guests with dogs.
Be-friend with the dogs in Carmel. They're so cute! They just got to know each other.
Carmel–by-the-Sea is an exceptionally dog-friendly city. Most hotels allow dogs to stay with guests. Almost all restaurants that offer outside dining allow dogs in those areas, with most of them also offering water. A few have special "doggie menus." Many retailers allow dogs to accompany their owners in their stores and many have treats available. Water bowls and dog biscuits can also be found in front of many stores.
Cookies made especially for the furry fellas. Dogs get to enjoy pastries too. Very colorful and attractive. I discovered this in the
Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company, the cafe where we had high tea.
Who would not be attracted when passing by the shop?? From Scottish scones, English scones, Italian Biscotti, giant soft Bavarian pretzels to flaky pastries, muffins and turnovers with powdered sugar abound...
Too fancy a cafe... the displays are more like the exhibits in a gallery to me.
Tadaa~ Festive and well decorated. What's your choice?
Cookies for take-away or as souvenirs (lovely packed).
Guess which one did I pick? Quick, make the guess.
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The
GINGERBREAD MAN.
**mUnChInG...mUnChInG....**
For discerning coffee lovers, you get to enjoy coffee still, they serve Starbucks® Coffee too - varieties of freshly brewed coffee, Capuccinos, Lattes, Macchiattos, Espresso, Tazo Teas, etc...
Whoops.... I committed a crime there....
"I KILLED THE GINGERBREAD MAN!!! I KILLED THE GINGERBREAD MAN!!!" ~T__T~
But he's just too delicious... that's why...
Customers coming in non-stop... Mostly grab their goods and go. But we had a long chat and cozy afternoon sitting in the bakery. They had coffee while I enjoyed sipping some lemonade. =)
Soup and sandwiches are available for lunch. You can consider having a light meal here too before visiting the galleries.
Address:
Ocean Avenue & Lincoln Ln,
Carmel, CA 93923, United States
Tel: +1 831-626-8885
Business hours:
Daily 7am-8pm
Some memories that I brought back from Carmel. A sketches collection map by
Lisa's Studio, distributed for free! It's called Carmel-by-the-Sea Treasure Map. You can get a clearer look
here.
Princess at
Thomas Kinkade's Garden Gallery.
