Carmel By The Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a storied artists' village on California's Central Coast that for generations had no traditional street addresses - homes were identified by name and by their position relative to cross streets instead - and that same quirky, old-world character still shapes its bar scene today. BarFinder lists 34 venues, dominated by wineries and tasting rooms like Galante Vineyards and Holman Ranch alongside classic spots like Brophy's Tavern and O'Callaghans. The town even elected a world-famous local as mayor in 1986: actor and director Clint Eastwood, who served a single two-year term.