High surf has pummelled the Monterey Peninsula coast since Thursday, causing some areas to be closed and others, such as Carmel Lagoon, to be under flood watch. Friday afternoon some closed areas ...

Parts of Scenic Road in Carmel Point in the area northwest of the lagoon are closed due to flooding, and the Carmel River State Beach parking lot is flooded due to abnormally high waves.

It's nowhere near as built up as Carmel's main stretch of sand, though. Surrounding the beach is the tranquil neighborhood of Carmel Meadows and dashes of coastal cypress woods on the dunes behind.

Carmel-by-the-Sea (usually referred to as just Carmel), a small beach city in Monterey County, is a one-square-mile holiday town famed for its quaint nature and fairytale image.

Escape to the charming town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, where stunning coastal views and artistic heritage await. From relaxing on Carmel Beach to exploring the iconic 17-Mile Drive and ...