City of Carmel by the Sea
Since its incorporation in 1916, the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea has pursued a vigorous strategy of planned development to enhance its natural coastal beauty, which its general plan describes as “a village in a forest overlooking a white sand beach”.
About Carmel by the Sea
- Incorporated: 1916
- Population: 3,722 (2010)
- Location: located in Monterey County
- Area: 1.08 square miles
- Elevation: 223 feet
Climate Action Activities
- Is a Tree City USA
- Implemented a styrofoam ban
- Adopted a Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance
Climate Action Resources
Awards
Agency Energy Savings
- Platinum Level, 46% (2017)