Carmel is facing a new reality: Much of the oceanfront village’s historic and highly sought-after core has been redefined by the state as a high-risk fire zone. But unlike in other California ...

36 Hours in Carmel, Calif. By DANIEL SCHEFFLER April 3, 2025. Share full article. 310. 36 Hours. Carmel, Calif. ... But many also mean nearby coastal Carmel Highlands and Carmel Valley.

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. — Carmel is facing a new reality: Much of the oceanfront village’s historic and highly sought-after core has been redefined by the state as a high-risk fire zone.