Best Neighborhoods in Carmel by the Sea, CA
Carmel-by-the-Sea ranks first of 1 ranked Carmel by the Sea neighborhood on overall score, at 4.4 out of 5. 1 Carmel by the Sea neighborhood score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.
Learn more about Carmel by the Sea, CA.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Keywords: Carmel Beach, Storybook Cottages, Mission Trail
Carmel-by-the-Sea has long gone without street numbers, traffic lights and parking meters, and that sets the tone for a village of about one square mile on the Monterey Peninsula. People find their way by cross streets and landmarks, and getting around is mostly on foot. ... See Full Page
Scores updated October 2026
Map of Carmel by the Sea Neighborhoods
Loading map...
View Full Map
Carmel by the Sea neighborhoods: your questions, answered
What are the best neighborhoods in Carmel by the Sea?
Carmel-by-the-Sea has the highest overall score in Carmel by the Sea, at 4.4 out of 5.
What are the best places to live in Carmel by the Sea?
Houseberry's highest-scored Carmel by the Sea neighborhoods are Carmel-by-the-Sea (4.4 out of 5), out of 1 ranked on safety, schools, amenities and value.
Which areas of Carmel by the Sea score highest for safety, schools and amenities together?
1 Carmel by the Sea neighborhood score 3.5 out of 5 or higher for schools, safety and amenities: Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel-by-the-Sea has the highest combined total in Carmel by the Sea, at 4.7 out of 5 for schools, 4.3 out of 5 for safety and 4.6 out of 5 for amenities.
What do homes cost in Carmel by the Sea's highest-ranked neighborhoods?
Carmel-by-the-Sea, which has the highest overall score in Carmel by the Sea with a price on record, has a typical home price of $2,878,000.
How many neighborhoods does Houseberry rank in Carmel by the Sea?
Houseberry ranks 1 neighborhood in Carmel by the Sea. 1 Carmel by the Sea neighborhood score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.
More Carmel by the Sea rankings
- Best neighborhoods for schools in Carmel by the Sea
- Safest neighborhoods in Carmel by the Sea
- Best neighborhoods for amenities in Carmel by the Sea
- Most affordable neighborhoods in Carmel by the Sea
- Best-value neighborhoods in Carmel by the Sea
- Fastest-appreciating neighborhoods in Carmel by the Sea