Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of California’s quirkiest and most charming cities, but it may soon have a new claim to fame.
For a century now, residents in Carmel-by-the-Sea have lacked a basic identifier used by most people. The city has no street addresses.
Depending on who you ask, Carmel-by-the-Sea’s lack of home addresses is either highly inconvenient or charming. Some might say it’s a little of both.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California has been named one of the best small cities in America by Condé Nast, coming in at No. 6 out of 10.
