"The Fairy Tale Houses of Carmel" by Joanne Matheson features intricate drawings of the storybook homes Carmel is famous for. “Don’t Pave Main Street” preserves the story of how Carmel-by-the-Sea chose character over concrete. This DVD shares rare footage, local voices, and the fight to protect the village’s historic streetscape and small-town scale.Your purchase supports the Carmel Heritage Society in safeguarding local landmarks, documenting village history, and offering community programs that keep Carmel’s architectural and cultural heritage alive.

Your donation helps preserve Carmel-by-the-Sea’s historic homes, landmarks, and village character 🏡. Together, we protect the architecture, stories, and history that make this place unique.Every gift supports our local museum, house tours, and community history programs. You help keep Carmel’s heritage accessible for students, neighbors, and visitors now and in the years ahead.