"Lucky for visitors, Carmel-By-The-Sea hasn’t lost its boho-beachy beating heart, thanks in large part to eclectic boutiques the likes of Villa Mara Carmel. It’s an easy shout from both the beach and downtown, but sequestered enough to guarantee true peace for its 16 adults-only guestrooms. The decor skews upscale residential with plenty of handsome wooden furnishings and polished stone to go around. A full cocktail bar invites cozy nights in, as do the rambling grounds’ gardens and firepits." - Tablet Hotels