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Carmel, California’s Elusive Public Restrooms

Ahh Carmel. Discreet. Charming. Classy. Blissfully free from modern distractions like traffic signals, fast-food outlets, high-rise buildings, street numbers and … any sign of a nearby public restroom. The weekend trolley reveals water-closet whereabouts to its passengers, but what about the rest of us? Never fear, the Carmel-by-the-Sea Loo-Locator is here. Devendorf Park at Ocean Avenue &...

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7 Ways to Survive California’s Big Sur Marathon

Last fall, I ignored a few of these rules (1, 2, and 4, namely), and managed to somehow hobble across the half marathon’s finish line, freshly strained arch and all. But you can do better. Who wants to merely “survive” ? It’s supposed to be fun — exhilarating, life-affirming, waves-crashing-against-the-cliffs-as-you-charge-down-a-coastal-mountainside — fun. Survive?...

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Earth Day, Any Day: The Peninsula’s Top 10 Eco-Activities

Get in touch with nature. Tree-hugging, optional. Doesn’t our naturally gorgeous, diverse and ecologically abundant Central Coast deserves an especially celebratory Earth Day? Check out these ten great eco-activities today, or any day. Ten Eco-Friendly Monterey Peninsula Activities 1. Visit Carmel Valley’s Organic Earthbound Farms. Earth Bound Farms Map, Courtesy of www.ebfarm.com 2. Bike...

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The Carmel Inns-By-The-Sea Flow Chart

Now, we’re all agreed that Flow Charts are awesome, right? You guys loved it when we simplified the local coffee house circuit last week, so we tackled another potentially stressful decision; welcome to The Carmel Inns By The Sea Flow Chart. 1. Svendsgaard’s Inn Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 The Svendesgaard's Inn, Photo Courtesy of...

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We Found the Carmel Night Life, Baby

Carmel may be a peaceful coastal town by day, but locals know where to find the night life, and now, so will you. We explored three unique hot-spots and, in true Carmel fashion, got friendly with our good-natured dining companions, bartenders, and restauranteurs. They shared their favorite dishes, deals, and drink specials, so you, too, can party-down like a local. Dametra Cafe on Ocean Avenue South East...