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If summer is starting to feel like a season of long airport lines and longer to-do lists, here is a gentle reminder: one of the most beautiful escapes in California is just a scenic drive away. No flights, no connections and no rental car counter.
Carmel-by-the-Sea is the kind of place that does the slowing down for you. It is a one-square-mile village with European charm in every direction, storybook cottages, hidden courtyards, no stoplights, no street addresses and a white-sand beach at the end of the lane. You park once, and the rest of the weekend happens on foot.
The good news is that you do not have to give up the comforts of home to get there. Sanctuary Vacation Rentals offers more than 260 fully furnished homes across the Monterey Peninsula, many just steps from the beach, the shops and the restaurants, with thoughtful touches like a welcome bottle of local wine waiting when you arrive.
HERE IS WHAT MAKES IT AN EASY YES
- Bring the dog. Carmel is one of the most dog-loving towns anywhere, and Sanctuary's pet-friendly homes mean no one stays behind.
- Bring the whole family. From cozy cottages to homes that sleep the whole crew, there is space for everyone, and a real kitchen, too.
- Skip the car keys. Walk to morning coffee, the beach, an afternoon gallery stroll and a sunset dinner without ever moving the car.
- Keep it close. A short drive from the Bay Area, Sacramento and beyond. The getaway feeling without the travel-day stress.
At the end of the day, summer is Carmel's busiest season, and homes near the water and within walking distance of town tend to book quickly during the summer season. If a slow, walkable, dog-and-family-friendly escape sounds like exactly what you need, the time to book is now.
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