Community
Community
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a special place and it got that way on purpose! The City’s protective ordinances and delightful amenities, created over the years by dedicated and hardworking citizens, property owners, and elected and appointed officials, have kept the village a desirable place to live, work, play.
Through careful efforts, Carmel-by-the-Sea has retained its village character and quality of life since its incorporation as a City in 1916.
Beach & Parks
Carmel Beach is renowned for its brilliant white sand beach, which is maintained by City staff as well as community volunteers, who donate many hours keeping the sand and landscape free of litter.
In addition the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is home to parks offering lush green belts, walking paths, play structures, and sports courts. It has nine formally designated park, open space, and recreational areas.
Carmel Prepares
Building village resilience through disaster preparedness, community response, and sustainable recovery.
Carmel Prepares
Building village resilience through disaster preparedness, community response, and sustainable recovery.
Carmel Prepares is a partnership between the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department, Carmel CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Carmel Public Library, dedicated to giving our community the tools, knowledge, and resources to stay safe and prepared.
- Evacuation Routes
- Carmel Emergency Preparedness Quick Guide
- Emergency Kit Supply List
- Workshop Slides
- Ready, Set, Defend!
- Build Your Kit, Boost Your Skills
- Winter Ready, Prepare to Help
- Carmel Prepares Presentation - September 6, 2025
- Carmel Prepares Presentation - November 8, 2025
- Evacuation Drill Presentation - April 14, 2026
- Carmel Prepares Presentation - April 25, 2026
- Read more
2026 Events
Mark your calendars for these fun upcoming events. Hope to see you there!
All events and dates are subject to change.
September
Thursday, September 17 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday
Saturday, September 19 – 63rd Great Carmel Sandcastle Contest - Theme “It Never Gets Old: Carmel at 110″
Saturday, September 26 – Car Week 2026 Listening Session
October
Saturday, October 10 – Meet the Makers
Thursday, October 15 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday
Farmers’ Market
The Carmel Farmers’ Market is held on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Sixth Avenue between Junipero and Mission Streets.
Get Involved
Looking to give back to the community and get involved? The following organizations provide community, environmental, and/or social services that enhance the well-being of residents. Although not endorsed by the City, our goal is to foster involvement and a sense of belonging in Carmel-by-the-Sea:
Living in Carmel
Carmel has been recognized and acclaimed as one of the nation’s most desirable places to visit, work, and live. The unparalleled natural beauty, the preservation of the downtown character, clean ocean air, beautiful beach and charming neighborhoods contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.