Considered one of the best beaches in the U.S., Carmel Beach is just a short stroll from the center of town. The gorgeous ...

Parts of 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach were also closed Thursday afternoon by the high surf. Related Articles New map shows Bay Area locations with highest risk of ember-driven wildfires ...

Parts of Scenic Road in Carmel Point in the area northwest of the lagoon are closed due to flooding, and the Carmel River State Beach parking lot is flooded due to abnormally high waves.

And the No. 1 domestic sun-and-surf spot went to Carmel Beach in California. Advertisement Tulum Beach in Mexico and Anse Source D'Argent in the Seychelles nabbed the coveted gold and silver globally.

The other beach is Carmel River State Beach, which is another beautiful crescent of sandy beauty. Although just as beautiful as Carmel Beach and large at a mile long, it doesn’t seem to get as busy.

AAA listed the top quaint coastal towns to visit on the West, including Carmel-by-the-Sea and Cayucos, California, with restaurants and shops.

Winter surf delivers driftwood bounty to Monterey Bay artist 03:03. CARMEL -- For Pacific Grove driftwood artist Duncan Murray, the wild winter storms have brought a unique silver lining to his craft.