Special Events & Filming

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Carmel-by-the-Sea Community Services

The Community Services Director plans, organizes, administers, and directs the operation and activities, as well as overseeing, managing and regulating all Special Events, for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Community Services
P.O. Box CC
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Tel. (831) 620-2020
Fax. (831) 624-2132
E-Mail: clopez@ci.carmel.ca.us

If you are interested in sponsoring an event in Carmel-by-the-Sea please read the Special Event Guidelines and contact our office to discuss your plans and determine if you require a permit.  When planning a Special Event please allow ample time for the appropriate approvals, timing can range from 3-6 months, depending on your request, the more complex the more time. 

If you are interested in filming a Commercial Shoot in Carmel-by-the-Sea please read the Film Info Guidelines and contact our office to discuss your plans.  Depending on your request the timing can range anywhere from a week to a month or more (especially if street closures are required).  For a basic film shoot we can usually process your request in a few days, as with any request, the more complex the more time it will take to process your Film Permit. 

Please contact our office with any questions, we are available Monday-Friday (with the exception of holidays and event days) 8AM-5PM. 

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea hosts many Special Events through out the year, for a complete listing please check our event calendar.

Thank you for your interest. 



City of Carmel-by-the-Sea