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Carmel-by-the-Sea is only one square mile yet it is surprisingly easy to get lost in our town, even though the streets are laid out as a grid. The reason? We don’t have traditional street addresses. Historically homes were given names such as “Owl House,” “Periwinkle,” or “Sea Urchin.” Many still retain those names has it was considered bad luck to change a home’s name even when ownership changed.

Clearly remembering the names of 4,000 houses doesn’t work today, so a system has developed of identifying a home based on the nearest intersection.

They say that a dog is man’s best friend, but nowhere does this ring truer than in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea. Instead of simply admiring pooches from afar, this charming town coaxes them off the sidelines and into the fun. It’s no surprise that Carmel-by-the-Sea is ranked the #1 Dog Friendly Town in America – check out why the dog’s life is a good one here.

Water Credits or Fixture Units Are An Important Part of a Home's Value

We take water usage very seriously here on the Monterey Peninsula. In fact, we have a government authority that is in charge of water, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, which was formed in 1978.