1. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
The history of this town began when the Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovered the current site of the town. The pine forests and the white-sand beaches impressed the Spanish and made them settle there.
During the California mission, the Franciscan missionaries built the Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo. The building was founded in 1770. The mission is still in place today and can be visited by anyone who is willing to.
After its incorporation in 1916, Carmel-by-the-Sea became a popular hotspot for artists such as painters, writers, and other creative individuals. One well-known resident of this town is the author Jack London.
If you want to find out more about this place, you must visit the Carmel Library. There you can find more than 2500 volumes that include local papers, theater scripts, poetry, and many more. Another fun fact is that between 1986 and 1988, the mayor of this town was the actor Clint Eastwood.
