Carmel by the Sea, Hidden Gem on the Coast
I escaped the smoke and drove to Carmel By The Sea. What a beautiful place! Carmel has about 4 thousand residents, here are some additional facts about Carmel.
1. Clint Eastwood was mayor of Carmel from 1986-1988.
2. No chain restaurants! (Now I know why I like this place so much)
3. No street addresses, all mail is delivered to the local post office. There are no parking meters, street lights or sidewalks outside of the downtown area.
4. At some point, there was a law prohibiting the sale and consumption of ice cream which was repealed by Clint Eastwood when he was mayor.
5. A permit is required to wear high heels. “The wearing of shoes with heels which measure more than two inches in height and less than one square inch of bearing surface upon the public streets and sidewalks of the City is prohibited, without the wearer’s first obtaining a permit for the wearing of such shoes.” (Ord. 87 C.S. § 1, 1963; Code 1975 § 639.2). Ladies, permits are available at the City Clerk's office.