Carmel California Vacation Homes Carmel California is a magical place...quaint shops, beautiful scenery, fantastic restaurants..and close to world class golf....Monterey Bay..... A perfect place for a vacation home.  Many homes in this artist's colony are second homes.  owners of vacation rentals will find that they have a year round opportunity to rent.  Carmel's weather is about the same year round..very comfortable and pleasant. Carmel is a pet friendly town...many great places to stay or dine with your favorite four legged friend.  The best pet friendly spot is the Cypress Inn owned by Doris Day. With cobblestone streets, ivy-adorned cottages, and hidden courtyards...you will be enticed to walk, explore and discover all Carmel California has to offer.  This one square mile village i... 10/04/2011

Carmel California Real Estate Prices.  If you would like to have a complete list of available properties..... please call me today! Leslie DeLuca Experience Counts - Call me for Real results! Elysium Estates Tel: 831-393-1484 Cell: 831-214-1934 leslieles123@yahoo.com lesliedeluca.com June 2011 Your real estate information source. Carmel California Real Estate Market As a real estate professional, I strive to keep in touch with my clients and provide them with information that I hope they will find useful. This newsletter is an opportunity to let you know about the state of the market and current trends. It may even touch on ways that you could enhance your home's value. I hope the market data and articles will help you with understanding real estate today and help you with your real es... 06/07/2011

Take a jazzy tour through Carmel, California!! Enjoy 05/21/2011

Carmel By The Sea Gets A 94% Walk Score!! Carmel By The Sea is a walkable community.  Carmel By The Sea scores a 94 out of 100 in walkability.  To see your town's score, go to www.walkscore.com   As of 2010 Carmel By The Sea's population is 3,938 people.  There many year round residents, as well as week-end and summer residents.  The median home cost in Carmel by The Sea is $697,000.  Homes have depreciated by about 8% over the last year.  IF YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING TO BUY PROPERTY IN CARMEL AT A GOOD PRICE, NOW IS THE TIME.  CARMEL IS A WALKER'S PARADISE!! Carmel is a picturesque village with many shops, restaurants, art galleries, a mile long stretch of beach - WHICH IS ALL AT YOUR BACK DOOR.  Walkable towns rate high in homebuyers decision making process. One can walk to work, play, or... 05/17/2011

Yesterday at the Carmel Beach Sand Castle contest. All of them were winners. It was a perfect day at the beach! 10/04/2010

A TRANSFORMITIVE EXPERIENCE             - MAKING YOUR SPA BATH AN INDULGENCE WELL SPENT    Create a private escape within your own home. Throughout history, cultures across the world have revered bathing for its restorative properties. No small wonder then that more and more people are building their own spa-like bathrooms. And while a bathroom like this increases your quality of life, it also advances both the perceived and actual value of your home. The design possibilities are infinite. From the very popular modern wet room-a waterproof room with no shower enclosure-to the ancient but trendy wooden Japanese soaking tub, it's the details that define the room's overall feel and your sensory experience. A sunflower showerhead, for instance, provides the sense of showering in a gentle r... 08/03/2010

Visited Carmel, California for the first time today: A Love Story..... We took a trip to Santa Cruz this holiday weekend because I've heard so many good things about that city. Well, because it was a 3-day holiday weekend, Santa Cruz, or at least the beach areas of Santa Cruz, were so congested that I just thought "Get Me Outa here!" So slowly southward bound we went.  Passing through Scotts Valley, Monterey, Soquel, and on to Pebble Beach. The golf course in Pebble Beach is absolutely amazing and one of the most beautiful properties I've ever seen.  They are getting ready for the U.S. Open in a couple of weeks, and Tiger Woods is scheduled to play. After we were finished there, we continued South.  And spent about an hour going through the famous 17-mile Drive. And then we came into Ca... 05/31/2010

This afternoon we took a drive along Scenic avenue in Carmel! I had heard that the beach has disappeared during this last storm. The rumor is true! There wasn't much beach today. Usually Carmel beach has lots of beautiful white glistening sand.   The white sandy beach will be back. I enjoyed the storming gloomy day. These photos were taken from my car window! Didn't want to get out. the amazing part was that I saw surfers out there riding the waves. They are so dedicated!   01/24/2010

These days, it seems travelers take their dogs everywhere. Whether they're in the back seat with their heads hanging out the window or they're tucked into a shoulder bag, man's best friend is being welcomed into tourist spots all over the country. Carmel is brimming with pet-friendly places to go. Inns, hotels, restaurants and shops around town welcome pets with water dishes and biscuits, and many Carmel restaurants offer a 'pet menu' and private areas to dine with family friends without encroaching on non-dog-loving patrons. Among these pet-friendly destinations in Carmel is the Cypress Inn (Doris Day's place), which provides great pet accommodations, treats and even a daily Doggie Cocktail Hour in the bar. For daytime activities, the Carmel Plaza is a conveniently located shopping ar... 01/17/2010

  Millions have seem him swing savagely from his heels, heaving Hurculean cuts at 92mph fastballs with planetary championships dangling in the balance (and often connecting, sending rawhide missiles some 450 feet away). Many Monterey Peninsula residents have seen him in one of a collection of unmissable droptops purring around town. But few have had a chance to hear Mr. Four Homeruns in One World Series Game share inside stories of his time in the bigs, as he will as part of this Carmel Public Library Foundation benefit event debuting the new book he wrote with legendary bad-ass Bob Gibson, Sixty Feet, Six Inches. Feels like October. [MCA] January 13, 2010 at 7pm FREE with a $10 donation suggested! 01/11/2010

A VISIT TO CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA would not be complete without a visit to Kocek Jeweler Inc. For over 35 years, acclaimed designer Kirkor Kocek has welcomed visitors to his studio workshop. At his jeweler's bench, Kocek fashions distinctive, original jewelry creations using gold, platinum, diamonds and other fine gemstones. He will explore your design ideas with you or assist in the selection of a design that will be reflective of your individual style and taste. And is so good at knowing just what you will like! Kocek's engaging personality creates an informal atmosphere, ideal for browsing. He invites you to view his diverse collection and experience his personalized service. So stop on by during your stroll thru Carmel.   12/22/2009

If you are looking for something relaxing to do this week with the family and friends that are in town try a guided walk around Carmel-by-the-Sea! Carmel Walks Discover the special charms of Carmel-by-the-Sea on a 2-hour guided walking tour thru secret pathways, hidden courtyards, award-winning gardens, and by enchanting fairytale cottages...the homes, the haunts, and the history of famous and infamous artists, writers, and movie stars.  Learn about the spirit, characters, and customs that make Carmel unique.(Private group tours available upon request.) Meet in the courtyard of "The Pine Inn" on Lincoln Street at Ocean Avenue, Carmel Fee: $25 Time: Sat 10 a.m. & 2 p.m./Tue-Fri 10 a.m.  Phone Number: (831) 642.2700   12/20/2009

Jazz & Blues Radio - in downtown Carmel, California KRML has been in operation since 1957 and broadcasts jazz & blues 24 hours a day. This is the same radio station that was featured in the Clint Eastwood move "Play Misty for Me." Clint, the star of the movie was a disc jokey and this was his station. The station is located in the Eastwood building. Several years ago the station was at another location in Carmel and lost their lease. Commercial space is very expensive in Carmel and the station owners were resigned to moving out of Carmel. Clint heard about it and told his building manager to keep the station in Carmel and to make a deal so they could locate in his building! The Station broadcasts online and has listeners all over the world. They also give wonderful small venue concerts... 12/20/2008

Sunset Center, Carmel, California For Forty years the popular Carmel Sunset Center was hosting cultural events such as singers, actors, music concerts and more. After decades of use, the center was tired. For a period of about 1 1/2 yrs the center was closed for renovations. Bruno Weil of director of the Carmel Bach Festival said "It's a miracle, the acoustics are unbelievable."Now the center is a work of art visually as well as acoustically. Sunset Center Website - for Tickets & Event Information copyright 2008 by Eileen BegleyInformation on Carmel Real Estate 12/13/2008

Carmel, California A visit to Carmel, California is not complete without walking (or driving) down the hill from town to the beach at the foot of Ocean Ave. This is a great, wide sandy beach for walking or walking your dog. Carmel is an especially dog friendly area and dogs are allowed to roam off leash on the beach. The beach is sloped and shaped like an ampitheatre. Come early to get a "good seat" to watch the evening show - when the sun sets over the water. Locals and tourists alike sit and watch the gorgeous sunsets here. You may see locals strolling thru the neighborhood, glass of wine in hand, making their way to the beach for the show. Sometimes when it is an especially good sunset - people clap. Thank you God! Before or after the "show" stroll thru the downtown area and check o... 10/28/2008

Carmel by the Sea was initially a small artist’s community. Today, the quaint little town of Carmel draws a large number of visitors from all over the world. Many of those visitors are on the lookout for Carmel’s famous former Mayor, Clint Eastwood. Others come to Carmel by the Sea to purchase one of those cute Carmel Cottages that we all love. Others still, either take a stroll down Ocean Avenue for world famous shopping or walk their dogs, because Carmel is America’s #1 dog loving town. You can’t go far without seeing man’s best friend enjoying a bone at the local coffee shop or restaurant. Although the reason most people come to visit or live in Carmel is because of the unbelievable scenery. Everywhere you look it’s breathtaking; white sandy beaches, the beauty of Carmel Mission, or ... 06/24/2008

    This beautifully remodeled 1810 sq. ft. house, sits nestled just three blocks from downtown Carmel and four blocks from the white sands of enchanting Carmel beach. Tucked away from form traffic on a quiet street, this house offers Privacy with the convenience of an easy stroll to all the shops and restaurants of Downtown . Situated on a gentle slope this two story single family residence has been lovingly redone from the studs up with the finest interior and exterior finishes with brand new electrical and plumbing, with many energy saving and green design concepts worked into the architecture. The first floor is an open floor plan with a generous kitchen ideal for entertaining guests or relaxing with the family, while the second floor is designed with an eye towards privacy and soli... 02/20/2008

My birthday was last Thursday and my fiance surprised me with a last minute road trip to Carmel (and a Magellan Maestro GPS!).  I can sum up our trip with one word:  WOW!It took me two days just to really relax and when I finally did we were heading back home.  Now, looking out at my neighbor's trees and fence across the street--which didn't seem so bad before I left--now looks pitiful compared to what I was feasting my eyes on for the past 3 days. We got down there on Friday evening and I was treated to dinner at Porta Bella, right on Ocean Avenue.  If you've never been to Carmel, then you might not know that there are no addresses, as most of us know them.  For example, Porta Bella's address is Ocean Avenue, between Lincoln and Monte Verde.  We wanted to sit on the back patio (the wea... 10/15/2007

Okay, so here it is...my first blog!My name is Chris Segovia and I'm a fourth generation resident of the Monterey Peninsula and a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Carmel. I've been licensed since 2002. I would like to begin by providing a brief segment about my family history. Following that, I've added a few paragraphs about our current real estate market; mainly pricing trend info, unit sales and my buyer and seller recommendations. Let me begin with my great-grandmother, Rose, alive and well at the wonderful age of 98! She's an incredible lady and the glue that bonds our family together. She's been an inspiration to me and a true friend to so many generations of Monterey residents. She's still sharp as a tack and has never lost her feisty entrepreneurial spirit. If I could onl... 01/27/2007