It’s the first look you get at an unrivaled, five-hole vivant tableau and the place where the shock and awe of California's Pebble Beach, between Monterey and Carmel, begins to overtake your senses.

And here’s the cherry on top–Monterey is easier on the wallet than Carmel. Accommodations are slightly cheaper, and the shops and restaurants cater to a wider range of budgets. Carmel ...

sign up for one of the best California tours, which features Carmel's popular food tour. Located about 5 miles south of Monterey and Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a humble seaside village ...