Carmel-by-the-Sea is a picturesque, walkable coastal village with white‑sand beaches, charming galleries and cafes, and endless outdoor options—perfect for a travel therapist who wants inspiring days off and a peaceful, characterful home base for multi‑week assignments.
You’re also minutes from lively Monterey (Cannery Row, the aquarium, great seafood) and a short drive to Salinas for bigger‑city services, so you get small‑town charm plus nearby amenities and scenic drives down the coast.