Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small, artisan community located a few hours down the coast from San Francisco. It's the rare mix between rocky coastline, California beaches, and redwood forest. It is perfectly placed a quick 120 miles from the Bay Area, a scenic 330 miles from Los Angeles. It's long been a favorite getaway for us around the holidays. We'll talk secret alley coffee spots, overrated pizza places, and fairytale wineries.