With a storied past as an artists’ enclave that extends back to the early 1900s and drop-dead-gorgeous scenery, it’s not surprising that Carmel-by-the-Sea’s major industry is hospitality. The city is so quirky that there are no street addresses or home mail delivery (free post office boxes are available with proof of residency). There are also nearby neighborhoods within the city’s sphere of influence, such as Carmel Woods, Carmel Point, and Carmel Hills. but these unincorporated areas are served by the county government. For local event information, see the city calendar.

Image for City of Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council

City Council

Meetings are held the first Monday and Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public and can be viewed on the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea YouTube channel.

Related News

→ View All

Monterey County Weekly logo From Monterey County Weekly...

07/12/2024
Image for display with article titled The Carmel City Council Rejects an Appeal of Hofsas House Luxury Hotel Project.

Progress is coming to Carmel, much to the disappointment of the leader of the Carmel Preservation Association, Neal Kruse.

Monterey County Weekly logo From Monterey County Weekly...

07/11/2024
Image for display with article titled A Divided Carmel City Council Gives a Green Light to Street Addresses.

The town famous for having no numbered street addresses is now a step closer to adding them, after a divided 3-2 vote of the Carmel City Council on Tuesday, July 9.

Monterey County Weekly logo From Monterey County Weekly...

07/03/2024
Image for display with article titled A Protest Against Progress Sends a Carmel Hotel’s Transformation to Council.

In 1957, Donna and Fred Hofsas built a quaint, four-story Bavarian-themed hotel in Carmel. Donna commissioned an artist friend, Maxine Albro, to paint a welcome mural, and Fred created a coat of arms, with the Latin words “Otium Cum Dignitate,” or “Leisure with Dignity.”

California Local Pin Marker From Monterey Herald...

06/27/2024
A survey of Carmel voters indicates a proposed $12.8 million bond measure to fund upgrades and additions to local schools will likely fail.

Monterey County Weekly logo From Monterey County Weekly...

04/17/2024
Image for display with article titled With Planning Commission’s Blessing, PacRep Moves Forward on Theater Remodel.

Pacific Repertory Theatre amended its Golden Bough Theatre renovation project, resolving all existing issues in front of the Carmel Planning Commission on March 13.

Select Facebook Feed From Menu

Join Us Today!