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.
This partnership—between the City of Carmel, the Carmel Library, and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)—is all about giving our community the tools, knowledge, and support to stay safe and strong.
In the months and years ahead, Carmel Prepares will offer hands-on workshops and training sessions to help you:
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Be ready to respond in an emergency
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Connect and collaborate with neighbors and local organizations
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Build a stronger, more resilient Carmel—together
- 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.
June
Friday, June 5 – Saturday, June 13 – Carmel Culinary Week
Thursday, June 18 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday
July
Saturday, July 4 – Monterey County Pops! Independence Day Concert
Thursday, July 16 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday
August
Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 16 – Monterey Peninsula Car Week
Tuesday, August 11 – Concours for a Cause
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.