On the talcum white sands and undulating dunes bordered by royal red cypresses, a rich assortment of Carmel vacation house and condo rentals lead your way to stylish boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, shopping venues, parks and golf courses. There is more of Old Europe than US at Carmel, and the locals have preserved that ambiance. But wonders of the metro are not that far away. You can access Boardwalk at Santa Cruz, Bonfante Gardens at Gilroy, California Views Historical Photo Collection, Montery Bay Aquarium at Monterey, and Happy Hollow Park and Zoo at San Jose.

Family recreation venues are just abundant in Carmel. Stroll on rolling dunes and silky sands of Carmel River State Beach; get some real eye-candies such as black oystercatchers, gulls, curlews, brown pelicans, and sanderlings. Visit Borromeo del Rio Carmelo Mission, discover its beautiful Spanish connection. There are not many billboards, glaring neon lights, and metro bustles. Everywhere it's calm and quaint. Rent a Carmel vacation rentals and be a part of the creative legacy of Carmel.