Carmel's laid-back atmosphere allows you to take life in stride as energetically or as leisurely as you desire. Within the small town, visitors can explore this beautiful landscape by soothingly strolling through meandering streets, secluded alleyways, gardens, fairytale cottages, courtyards, and arcades filled with numerous art studios, galleries, antique shops, boutiques, small caf? and restaurants. Visit the dozens of art galleries in Carmel such as
New Masters Gallery, which was named in 1998 as the Gallery and Business of the Year, the
William A. Karges Fine Art, which is one of the first galleries specializing in early Californian paintings, and the
Zantman Galleries, which is one of Carmel's oldest galleries, featuring paintings and sculpture by living American, European, and Asian artists. Dress comfortably, though, as you explore this magnificent village. Beware high heel lovers because they are outlawed in Carmel!