Monterey County · The village, its cottages and the beach
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County
The square-mile village at the end of Ocean Avenue, with storybook cottages, galleries and one of California's most photographed beaches.
Living in Carmel-by-the-Sea
The village, its cottages and the beach.
Carmel-by-the-Sea has no street addresses; homes are known by their street and the nearest cross street, and residents collect their mail at the post office. Ocean Avenue runs down to Carmel Beach and Scenic Road, with the Forest Theater and the village's courtyards in between.
The homes
Storybook cottages, ocean-view homes along Scenic Road and Carmel Point nearby, and a limited number of larger homes on the village's edges.
Around town
- Ocean Avenue
- Carmel Beach
- Scenic Road
- The Forest Theater
Worth knowing
Design review and the city's tree rules shape any exterior change; supply is small, so being ready to act matters.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea questions
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Does Desantis Realty Group work in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Yes. Carmel-by-the-Sea is in Monterey County, one of the three counties Desantis Realty Group serves. Mario Desantis (Coldwell Banker Realty, CA DRE #02119587) represents sellers, buyers, trustees and investors there.
What kinds of homes are in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Storybook cottages, ocean-view homes along Scenic Road and Carmel Point nearby, and a limited number of larger homes on the village's edges.
What should buyers know about Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Design review and the city's tree rules shape any exterior change; supply is small, so being ready to act matters.
How do I find out what my Carmel-by-the-Sea home is worth?
Request a home valuation on this site. The team prepares a written valuation from recent Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey County sales and walks you through it, with no obligation.
How far is Carmel-by-the-Sea from the Desantis Realty Group office?
The office is at 5435 Scotts Valley Dr, Ste B, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Down Highway 1 from our Scotts Valley office; we tour the Peninsula weekly.