Guided group tours of 15 or more are available or self-guided tours for singles and smaller groups will take you back to a time when this was the only building of significance to be seen in the area. One of the must-see historical sites is Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, or as the locals simply call it, “the Carmel Mission”, which was originally built in 1770. In addition to numerous scenic exercise trails, the city has various walking tours to suit one's interests, including walks celebrating and exploring art, wine tasting, and a historical tour. The rugged beauty of the rocky coastline and cliffs make it easy to see why this city has beckoned wealthy and famous artists to call Carmel home. A beautiful aerial view of a beach with houses in Carmel, California Not to forget one of the city’s most famous residents and former mayor, Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood. Over the years, this city has been home to the likes of authors Jack London and John Steinbeck, actor and singers Doris Day and Bing Crosby, and former NFL Head Coach and TV commentator John Madden, among others. Located roughly 60 miles from Salinas is the small beach city of Carmel. Carmel-by-the-Sea A busy street in downtown Carmel, California, via Sundry Photography / More in California Discover the best small towns to retire in California.
