Local Voices

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Local Voices of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Go beyond the postcard and meet the people who bring Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to life. Through exclusive interviews and intimate profiles, this section spotlights the artists, chefs, innkeepers, and community leaders who shape the town’s creative spirit and enduring charm.

From beloved local icons to emerging talents, SeeCarmel celebrates the voices that define this coastal village. Discover the passion, stories, and traditions that make Carmel not just a destination—but a community worth knowing.

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The Day the Mouse Came to Carmel: Steve Jobs and the Macintosh Prototype

When Steve Jobs Unveiled the Macintosh Prototype in Carmel A Quiet Coastal Village Meets a Digital Revolution Carmel-by-the-Sea is celebrated for its art galleries, white-sand beaches, and storybook cottages. But in January 1983, a bus from Cupertino pulled up to the La Playa Hotel...

Carmel-by-the-Sea May Finally Get Street Numbers

What’s New in Carmel’s Address Book? Updated October 2025 For over a century, the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea has held on to a charming quirk: no residential street numbers. Homes were identified by names (“Surfside Cottage”, “Woodland Retreat”) or...