Carmel by the Sea..... gone to the dogs... a real fun estate of mind with your pooch.
Posted by Gregg Camp on Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 2:25pm.Carmel by the Sea..... gone to the dogs
There is no doubt that in Carmel by the Sea four legs are even better than two. Acclaimed as the most dog-friendly town in America, Carmel by the Sea real estate owners cater to their pooches. Dogs in this romantic and beautiful village are greeted, seated, dressed and tressed.In short, Carmel real-estate owners who own dogs have a doggone good time.
Carmel, which ranked sixth on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2006 list of America’s Top 10 Travel Destinations, is also consistently rated as one of the world’s best cities for dogs. Carmel Real estate owners know that dogs are welcome at various hotels, restaurants and retail establishments throughout the village.
At the Cypress Inn, a welcoming jar of dog biscuits greets guests waiting to check in, and pets are welcome to spend the night. Restaurants like Portabella and Forge in the Forest seat canine companions together with their Carmel real-estate owners.
Carmel real estate owners find it convenient when shopping in Carmel’s famous and exclusive boutiques that some of the shops boast hitching posts for man’s best friend outside. Most allow the pampered pooches to come right on in.In fact, some shops include designer dog collars in their inventory of couture. Carmel boasts 25 hotels, inns and bed-and-breakfasts that welcome pets of all sizes, and 44 restaurants, bars andcoffee houses that offer seating where dogs are permitted.Even City Hall opens its doors to dogs and a painting of Pal, the "town dog" until his death in 1943, hangs in the entryway of the City Council chamber.
One of the advantages of owning Carmel real estate for dog lovers is that you can meet your neighbors and their dogs on the wonderful stretch of white sand beach backed by cypress trees known as Carmel Beach City Park. It is a bit of heaven on earth with room for families, surfers, and, of course dogs who can run off-leash.
Carmel real estate owners enjoy the village’s hidden courtyards, award-winning gardens, and enchanting fairytale cottages. Carmel is a charming artists' enclave that embraces its eccentricity. Carmel is, after all, the town that doesn't have street addresses and once tried to ban ice cream cones to keep the sidewalks clean. Oh, and there was something about requiring a permit to wear high heels.
Accommodating pets is big business in the tourism industry these days and this is good news for Carmel real estate owners whose town draws lots of visitors. About 29.1 million Americans regularly take their pets on trips of 50 miles or more, says the Travel Industry Association of America.
They might want to ban ice-scream cones in Carmel, but Carmel real estate owners sure love their dogs. So if you are thinking of visiting to look at Carmel real estate, don’t think twice about bringing your dog.
Search for the right Carmel real estate at www.cacoastalhome.com and give us a call so you don't have dog days in your search at 831-818-7524.
Gregg Camp
831-818-7524
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