CARMEL
Outside of the one square mile city limits of Carmel-by-the-Sea, 'Greater Carmel' spans south to Big Sur and East until Carmel Valley.
The footprint is vast with neighborhoods and streets all maintaining their own character. Various gated communities including Quail Meadows, Tehama, and The Preserve along with Del Mesa & Hacienda Carmel (two premier senior housing communities) are also found within the Greater Carmel boundaries.
Real estate ranges from stunning oceanfront homes in the Carmel Highlands to multi-acre ranches. Weather also varies greatly as one moves from the ocean, inland and upward to the Santa Lucia Highlands. Generally, walkability is limited to neighborhood streets and the use of a car is needed for errands and grocery shopping.
Carmel School District services the area, with homes split between Tularcitos and River Elementary Schools, which all feed into Carmel Middle & Carmel High School public schools.
Many locals love the balance of living in Greater Carmel given the larger homesites while having close proximity to town while not being in the 'thick of it'.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
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Numerous walking trails including Palo Corona Regional Park and stunning Point Lobos Nature Reserve
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Small community feel with weekly events at various locations including Hacienda CV, Earthbound, etc.
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Warmer weather as you move inland
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Top rated schools
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
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Rio Grill -
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Baja Cantina -
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Earthbound Farm Stand-
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Valley Kitchen (at Carmel Valley Ranch) -
SCHOOLS
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Tularcitos Elementary (public; K-5)
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Carmel Middle School (public; 6-8)
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Carmel High School (public; 9-12)
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All Saints Day School (private; PK-8)
ATTRACTIONS
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Family Friendly Hacienda CV & events
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Earthbound Organic Gardens and Farm Stand
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Palo Corona Regional Park
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Carmel Valley Ranch
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Point Lobos State Nature Reserve