Carmel City Beach is one of several beaches in Carmel. The other is extremely popular beach is Carmel River State Beach. How many wedding proposals have been made here on Carmel Beach? Probably thousands, at least. Carmel is one of the most beloved beaches as evidenced by the city Forest and Beach Commission that meets monthly to discuss beach tree trimming and vegetation. There aren't many beaches in California that garner such attention! Do you wish to remove a tree that sits prominently? You need to run it by the commission for approval.

As for Carmel beach, the rules are fairly generous by California beach standards. Southern Californians in Los Angeles and Orange Counties face many restrictions that somewhat disappear as you leave the most populated areas of Calif.