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02/25/2017

Our GoPetFriendly friends, Amy and Rod Burkert will be in Phoenix Saturday, Feb 25th. If you live in the Phoenix area I hope you will go meet them - they are amazing - quit their jobs, sold their home, bought a Winnebago motorhome and have been traveling the US for 7 years promoting pet safety and pet travel - WOW! Go to the Phoenix Safeway at 810 E. Glendale Rd., Phoenix AZ 85020 between 4pm-6pm and tell them Bill and Heather said 'hello'! PS - they are partnering with the AZ Humane Society for pet adoptions - check out the cuties in our pictures! They are looking for their forever home! Please share this with anyone you know who lives in Phoenix - thank you so much!

02/20/2017

It's . Is there room in your heart for Pluto the pup? http://bit.ly/gopetfriendly

02/17/2017

Carmel by-the-Sea has gone to the dogs! Check out this party at Diggidy Dog with our new friends from GoPetFriendly.com and see what happens to 'Woody' the SPCA dog! https://ilovecarmelcalifornia.com/carmel-gone-dogs-gopetfriendly-com/ Diggidy Dog Destination 831 GoPetFriendly.com

Carmel by-the-Sea has gone to the dogs! The #1 pet friendly town in the USA partnered with GoPetFriendly.com and SPCA Monterey. See the video here.

02/05/2017

We just met the most amazing guy from Holland at the Pine Inn. He created a coloring book of architectural illustrations of Carmel. Here's his story, pictures of his book and pictures of Holland. I hope you enjoy! https://ilovecarmelcalifornia.com/coloring-books-how-holland-came-to-carmel-by-the-sea/

Read the story how how a man from Holland created a coloring book that captured the charm of Carmel by-the-Sea exclusively from ILoveCarmelCalifornia.com

11/18/2016

I just found out that Signature Day Spa in Carmel, California has a special on a Couples - just $99. Ok, maybe it doesn't look quite like this, but what do I know...I'm just an Otter.

11/17/2016

In the mood for a little French Cafe music? Where better than at Lafayette Kitchen and Cafe. Have you been there? Volume UP! https://youtu.be/YE_8oEKQTHo

You'll feel like you're on the streets of Paris with our cafe music and delightful french breakfasts from Lafayette Kitchen and Cafe.

11/14/2016

This place takes my breath away. You too?

11/13/2016

I said I wouldn't post this until Monday, but I couldn't wait! What an awesome Cowboy/Vaquero History we have - read about it (and get ready for the Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival) here: https://ilovecarmelcalifornia.com/blog/ Are you going?

Our Carmel CA Blog is inspired by local authors, with special tips about things to do in Carmel CA to make your visit to Carmel by the Sea the best!

11/12/2016

The Carmel Art Walk is tonight from 5 - 8pm. It's a warm and lovely day. Just follow the blue lanterns to tour Artist owned galleries. Hope you have a great time! www.carmelartwalk.com.

11/12/2016

Picking up our wine shipment at De Tierra. Life is good.

11/11/2016

On Monday, Nov 14th we are publishing a story about the Vaqueros of Monterey and the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival that celebrates their heritage. We would love to hear from anyone who has attended the Festival or who is planning to go this year! Monterey County Fairgrounds Monterey, California Peter Rowan R.W. Hampton

11/08/2016

Today will be what today will be...it's your choice about what you make of it. Be in the moment and enjoy!

10/31/2016

How'd you like to meet the guy who spent 196 days in outer space? He holds the record! Oh wait, you CAN meet him - Wednesday, November 9th at 7pm at the Sunset Center in Carpenter Hall in Carmel, California. Thank you Carmel Public Library Foundation - we Love you! See Monterey you are welcome to share with your friends too! It's a Free Event.

10/30/2016

Time for Halloween! Remember this Carmel, California Spooky Parade from last year? Crank up the Volume and Enjoy! https://ilovecarmelcalifornia.com/spooky-carmel-by-the-sea-halloween/

Carmel by the Sea Halloween and Spooky 99th Birthday invites you to the Carmel Halloween Parade. See our spooky video and meet ghosts who wander Carmel CA.

10/30/2016

Here is the entire Carmel Centennial Parade shrunk into just 13 minutes...we Love Carmel and Clint Eastwood ! Enjoy Carmel, California and See Monterey and Carmel Rotary and Wells Fargo. PS: You can get the latest from Carmel when you sign up on our site at ILoveCarmelCalifornia.com....just sayin'!

10/28/2016

Carmel Heritage Society in Carmel, California offers the Inns of Distinction Tour on Sunday, Dec 4th from 2-5pm. Inns include Cypress Inn, Candle Light Inn - Inns by the Sea, Carriage House Inn - Inns by the Sea, Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge, Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset Suites, The Hideaway, Carmel Country Inn. There will be food from Terry's Restaurant + Lounge, L'escargot, Mundaka, and The Grill on Ocean Avenue AND you'll get wine from J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Cima Collina Winery, Shale Canyon Wines, and Manzoni Cellars. We Love this event and have been many times! You can order tickets at http://www.carmelheritage.org or call 831-624-4447. You'll save $5 if you order in advance! Oh, and you get a free wine glass! Have you been there?

10/27/2016

It's nearly time! For what, you ask? For the Carmel by the Sea 100th Centennial! We Love sharing the Carmel by the Sea Centennial Celebration & Parade Map so you can plan your day on Saturday, October 29th. Are you going?

10/27/2016

Otsey the Otter is thinking about enjoying the 49th Annual Holiday Open House at Baum & Blume and The Carriage House on either Saturday Nov 12 or Sunday Nov 13. We Love to see work by Artisans and we Love complimentary food and drink in a special setting in Carmel Valley. Have you been there? We'd love to hear about your visit there.

10/17/2016

We Love kindness: It only takes a few seconds to say something kind...but you could make a positive difference for someone that lasts a lifetime. Can you find someone today who needs a little kindness?

10/16/2016

We Love Scott Jacob's artwork - and YOU are invited to his Gala Opening on Saturday, October 22 from 4-6pm. Corner of Lincoln and Ocean in Carmel. The Pegasus Gallery Collection

10/11/2016

Do you like Orchids? Here is you chance to see and select beautiful orchids from 5 orchid vendors - presented by the Carmel Orchid Society. Friday and Saturday, November 11th and 12th from 9am - 4pm at Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road. www.carmelorchidsociety.org.

10/10/2016

Love a Monday morning walk to the beach. A nip in the air, a dusting of fog to the south. Today I met 2 super nice staff who were tidying up the 6 fire rings at Carmel Beach. Enjoy the video and pics. PS - Please don't douse your fire with sand - makes it a lot harder for cleanup.

10/10/2016

Missing the beach? Here's a quick fix from 9am today at Carmel Beach.

10/10/2016

Love birds? We loved Feathers in Flight, celebrating the California Condor event 10/8 at Packard's owned Rancho Grande in Big Sur. See the beautiful property and amazing King Vulture. If you want to help or adopt a condor visit www.ventanaws.org.

10/09/2016

Would you like to meet some wonderful people in Carmel by the Sea? Check out 'Yes for Carmel', a social group that meets at various Carmel locations throughout the year. Great people, casual events - lots of fun. And it's only $15/year/person! Next event - Christmas party at Cypress Inn, December 14th! www.yesforcarmel.org.

10/07/2016

Have you ever seen beautiful 'Nature' journals, with sketches of birds, flowers, and more? John Muir Laws is a naturalist who creates these journals. See how he does it and learn how you can too - October 26th 7pm Carpenter Hall (Sunset Center) brought to you by the Carmel Public Library Foundation. Here's a short video showing John drawing in a journal: https://youtu.be/lbohHexSn5c

John Muir Laws is nuts about nature, and he shares his love of observing and then documenting what he finds in the field. His work has been featured in many ...

10/06/2016

Like if you support Breast Cancer Month. The 9 hole golfers at Quail wear Pink in support!

10/06/2016

We Love playing Golf in our Crazy Socks at Quail! Great Course, Great People!