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Exploring Local Communities Through Carmel Zip Codes

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An Overview of Carmel Zip Codes and What They Offer

Imagine moving to a new city or planning a trip to an unfamiliar territory; without clear guidance, you may waste time searching for activities that match your interests. Well, the unsung heroes of geographical organization are zip codes! If you wish to explore the coastal area of the Monterey Peninsula and the beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, break it down into manageable parts to find what you're looking for with ease and precision. Here's an in-depth look at notable Carmel zip codes and what they offer.

What Are The Carmel Zip Codes?

Carmel Village itself and its surrounding areas are predominantly within the 93921 zip code. The more remote parts, such as Carmel Highlands and Carmel Valley, are zoned under 93923 and 93924 zip codes, depending on the specific area. These Carmel zip codes mark neighborhoods and districts and showcase unique lifestyles and attractions.

Why Use Carmel Zip Codes When Exploring?

Carmel’s zip codes help visitors and residents explore the area, understand its geography, and discover what each part offers.

Pinpoint Diverse Neighborhoods Carmel zip codes represent a unique aspect of living, from the bustling charm of downtown to the quiet luxury of cliffside communities or the sun-drenched appeal of inland areas.

Tailor Experiences to Preferences Carmel zip codes can guide you to areas with attractions that match your interests. Love the beach? Focus on 93921. Prefer vineyards and open spaces? Head to 93924.

Ease Real Estate Searches Homebuyers can use Carmel zip codes to target specific lifestyles, property types, and price ranges. These codes help streamline the search for their dream home, whether they seek a coastal cottage or a sprawling valley estate.

Discover Hidden Gems Carmel zip codes often include lesser-known spots that might not appear in general guides. For instance, 93922 offers serene hiking trails and stunning ocean views less heavily marketed than downtown Carmel's attractions.

Simplify Navigation Exploring the Carmel region using zip codes makes it easier to navigate, whether you're planning a trip or relocating.

Get To Know Carmel Zip Codes

93921: Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Storybook Charm

The 93921 Carmel zip code is inseparable from charming downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. This area offers charming scenery of fairy-tale cottages, small-styled shops, and beautiful artistic galleries. Roads are easy to walk, and the neighborhood environment creates a village vibe, making it suitable for people who have retired, families, and working people.

Homes in this area range from small bungalows to multimillion-dollar estates. Dining options are abundant. Parking and home prices can be challenging, but the unique charm outweighs the drawbacks for many.

93923: Coastal Elegance of Carmel Highlands

93923 zip code covers Carmel Highlands, which is located to the south of Carmel-by-the-Sea. This area is affluent, with cliff homes and villas with breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Ocean from their balconies. Some rank among the most costly in the region and cater to luxury buyers.

Carmel Highlands appeals to those seeking tranquility and high-end living. The atmosphere is rural, the location is relatively secluded but it is only a few minutes’ drive from Carmel town proper. Places of interest include Point Lobos State Natural Reserve which offers trails as well as wildlife viewing opportunities.

93924: Carmel Valley’s Vineyards

Carmel Valley is famous for its sunny weather and wine-country vibes. Bernardus and Holman Ranch wineries are among the many that make this area a wine-lover destination. In addition to vineyards, golf courses, and equestrian properties define the area.

Homes in 93924 often have large lots, perfect for anyone seeking a quiet retreat. They are less expensive than coastal Carmel but require a longer commute to the beach and shopping centers.

93920: Big Sur’s Rugged Beauty

The 93920 zip code includes Big Sur, which is famed for its stunning topography along the edges of the ocean. Due to its aforesaid features, this region is perfect for those who are in search of solitude and stunning landscapes. Many houses rest at the cliff edges affording extraordinary views of the sea.

Big Sur is a haven for artists, nature enthusiasts, and those who crave privacy. However, living here means limited access to amenities. Residents often travel to Carmel or Monterey to shop and dine.

93940: Monterey’s Urban Convenience

93940 includes Monterey. Though not part of defined Carmel zip codes, it is definitely close. This area is ideal for those who want proximity to downtown Monterey, Cannery Row, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Homes here range from historic Victorians to modern condos, catering to various budgets. The area boasts excellent schools, parks, and family-friendly activities. Monterey’s vibrant cultural scene and stunning bay views make it a desirable destination.

93950: Pacific Grove’s Coastal Retreat

The 93950 zip code covers Pacific Grove, located just north of Carmel. This charming seaside community features historic homes, coastal trails, and a laid-back lifestyle.

The Lovers Point Park and Asilomar State Beach are favorite spots for outdoor activities. Homes here are more affordable than those with Carmel zip codes, attracting families, retirees, and first-time buyers.

93953: Exclusive Pebble Beach Living

Pebble Beach is an internationally renowned community. This area is synonymous with prestige and is known for its luxury estates and world-class golf courses. Residents enjoy gated privacy, stunning ocean views, and access to the famous 17-mile Drive.

Pebble Beach is perfect for golf enthusiasts and affluent buyers looking for exclusivity. The area’s top-tier schools and peaceful surroundings also attract families. With high property values and HOA fees, living here requires a significant financial commitment. However, for those who can afford it, Pebble Beach offers unparalleled luxury.

93955: Affordable and Accessible Seaside

Seaside is just north of Monterey. This area is one of the more affordable options near Carmel zip code addresses. It is a practical and budget-friendly option for coastal living.

It has a mix of older homes, newer developments, and some apartments. It is close to California State University Monterey Bay and Fort Ord National Monument.

Wrap Up

Carmel’s zip codes offer distinct lifestyles, from rugged beauty to unparalleled luxury. Whether you prioritize affordability, exclusivity, or proximity to nature, the Monterey Peninsula has something for everyone. Understanding what each zip code offers can help you find the perfect fit for your needs.

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thepolymathexcuse · 9 months ago

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Weeklies: Further

Happy Monday to everyone!

Our productivity stepped down a notch this past week, but that might have stemmed from a few other things, such as lack of motivation over certain topics due to an inefficient weekly planning and the looming anxiety over the job applications I sent a week prior. My lack of control over social media and phone usage in some moments to cope up with this anxiety also might have been a big factor. However, since we consider everything (and I am not exaggerating when I say every single thing I do) an instrument for learning and growth, I guess our productivity doesn't really define the things we learned this week. So, without further ado, here's our summary of how this wonderful week went.

Last week's new learnings:

A. Online Courses

I finally finished the last training video of the Dr. Mendoza series with the title "Basic Concepts and Impacts of Climate Change in Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources." [1] That means we can move forward to the next phase of this project: distilling the knowledge we learned from the four videos and connecting them in different activities you will be reading soon in this blog. The training title already defines the knowledge contained in this training. It provided definitions and connections between climate change and all related terms like greenhouse gases (GHGs) and global warming, as well as delved into the factors that affect climate change, and how climate change impacts several important aspects of our modern lives such as agriculture, health, natural resources, weather patterns, and biodiversity. Furthermore, what really brought me the most attention was the part that presented the international and national (Philippines) approaches on addressing climate change. Besides having a recalling of the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol, I was also introduced to other initiatives such as:

the REDD [Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and (forest) Degradation], which is an initiative developed by the UNFCC that works by providing incentives to developing countries to slow down rates of deforestation, which the organization inferred to be the main cause of around 17-20% of the increase in total carbon emissions within 5 years;

NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) which allows individual nation-states to provide their conditional and non-conditional commitments in developing their own ambitious plan to reduce their carbon emissions; and

the "cap-and-trade" market based mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol that manages GHGs emissions of participating countries.

Moreover, I learned that the Philippines had its own activities in contributing to combating the effects of climate change. This includes their NDC plan of cutting our GHG emissions by up to a whopping 75%! You read that right. The Philippines really took it to heart when the parties under the Paris Agreement said "ambitious." How are we doing this, so far? The Climate Change Act of 2009 led to the creation of the Climate Change Commission, which is the primary agency of our government reporting under the Office of the President tasked to coordinate efforts relating to climate change mitigation as stated by the law. This then led to the formation of a strategic plan that is contained within the National Climate Change Action Plan from 2011 to 2028. [2, 3, 4, 5]

Another key takeaway for me is this: although developed countries contribute significantly higher percentages to the total carbon emissions worldwide, it is more practical and less expensive to limit the GHG emissions of developing countries instead rather than to completely change the already-established system of the developed nations. The first thought that came to my mind was this: developing countries are already suffering more from the worsening effects of climate change and yet we are still asked to adjust for the sake of these wealthy nations. However, the international initiatives such as the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol, allows the wealthy countries to provide financial support to the developing nations to compensate for the reduced GHG emissions, which to me, seems like a win-win situation for both parties. But the most surprising thing about these initiatives is that they're completely voluntary, and although as unfortunate as it sounds, it became even clearer to me that the key to actually combating climate change to save our species from eventual extinction really lies in the hands of those currently in power.

B. Scientific Articles

I'm still working my way towards this article on the "Tipping elements of the Earth's climate system" but I'm slowly coming to terms with the concepts contained in the article. It's a slow process but this leads me to realize that I actually do not have the necessary foundation in order to easily understand this topic in greater detail and in a faster rate, because the mathematical derivation of how a tipping element is defined had connections with topics such as bifurcation theory or maybe even nonlinear system dynamics (which is offered in MIT Open Course Ware for free!). [6] Additionally, I had to tweak my learning strategy especially on hard topics like this, and I learned that digital notes is not the way to go. Instead I wrote down in a notebook in order for me to digest the information more carefully and connect the ideas better. Plus, you can never really go wrong with the aesthetics of a pretty handwriting! It also made me realize that I have to revisit my foundational knowledge on chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics in order for me to fully advance with my areas of interest. It makes me wonder how ineffective of a student I must have been during my years of schooling to actually not have these basic knowledge drilled into me. I don't fully blame myself though because when I told this story to my friend (hi Ana!), it also revealed the areas for improvement on our education system solely focused on the students getting good grades. But I'm already here, so I'm trying to make sense of this article one way or another with whatever I already have. Who knows, maybe in the near future, I'll find time to solidify this foundational knowledge that would greatly benefit me if I ever pursue graduate studies.

C. Other areas of learning Note: Since I consider my thinking as an avenue for learning, I am abandoning the last section on my 'realizations' and instead write about them under this particular section.

I am having a hard time reading through a 567-page thriller novel called Ghost Story by Peter Straub. Reading a hundred pages in a span of a week is too slow for my usual reading. One of the intriguing reasons I could think of as to why this is happening is that I am taking too much time analyzing the book. It was supposedly just a leisurely activity, but here I am trying to analyze the characters' development and connections, how the setting affects the overall plot, the language being used, and the patterns that continually present themselves as I go deeper into the novel. I made it an intellectual activity, and although it might seem weird to others (and completely over-the-top or OA as the current trend refers to it), I actually find this fascinating and I might create an informal analysis about the novel in the future. It got crazy to the point that I even had a nightmarish dream of this Annabelle doll attacking me during the wee hours (at 3:00-3:30, I know, what a coincidence) of Saturday morning, which led me to eventually jump out of bed, and forgo sleep during that morning. That's how terrified I was! It might be because I used the Hemingway bridge technique in order for me to look forward to the next few pages, kind of like how telenovelas or TV series use cliffhangers to hook their audience for the next episodes. I stopped reading the book Friday afternoon at a particularly terrifying page with no actual conclusion as to what happens next. My mind must've been too eager to find out what's next; hence, it stayed within my subconscious and decided to attack me in the form of a nightmare. Well, guess what? Getting up that early on a Saturday morning means I got nothing to do but continue the next few pages, leading to me eventually finishing the novel's second part, which leaves us the last chapter to finish (equivalent to more or less 200 pages). [7]

Doing some of the learning activities within the Dr. Mendoza series led me to realize that the Geographic Information System (GIS) might be analogous with a Second Brain. The GIS software does exactly what a Second Brain does: (1) it captures data and stores it within the software's database; (2) it organizes data in a way that is readable for the system and accessible for the users of the software; (3) it distills data by manipulating it for spatial analysis; and (4) it expresses data through creating aesthetically pleasing maps based on the user's interpretation of the data. This leads us to believe that information or knowledge is just data that is captured, stored, organized, sometimes updated, and used in whatever purpose you desire. This is not a novel thought, but finding some analogy across two separate areas of my learning journey is a fun way to integrate the knowledge I'm learning. It kind of serves as a proof that what I'm trying to do (learning several areas at once) is not in vain.

This came from an Instagram comment I saw yesterday (Sunday, Oct. 20) and it read: "self-growth never ends, we should always be trying to become better people." It reminded me that there really is no end goal in the learning process. Sure, maybe some day, there might actually be an audience for this blog and the success of this blog might be defined by the metrics of how many people visit and read what I write about, but the process of learning itself technically doesn't have an end. Yes, some courses might have learning outcomes and checking off those course goals could lead to a finished course but learning doesn't stop there. In fact, gathering new knowledge only leads you to ask more questions, and therefore, creates even more avenues for learning. In my opinion, if you start to view learning and self-growth as another ambitious goal, you will never get the sense of achievement or satisfaction commonly associated with goals. This might sound depressing, but this doesn't mean you cannot celebrate your own milestones, such as finishing a course or just getting your way through a tough lesson you spent so much time on. No, you can celebrate all these because they are still considered victories, but they don't necessarily correspond to a finish line, because learning has no finish line of its own. Additionally, as we progress towards the future, research and innovation will continue to bring new knowledge that we soon need to learn. Again, this seems like a depressing thought: what's the point of learning anything if I'm not achieving any goal in particular? Well, to me, here's where the journey matters more than the destination. Isn't it fun that we live more every day knowing we tried to step a little bit further into the top? Isn't it comforting that as we gain more knowledge, we eventually become better versions of ourselves? Isn't it exciting that we're learning because we're making ourselves more competent and equipped to face the increasing difficulties of our daily lives? In moments of rest and stillness, you can further comfort yourself by zooming out and appreciating the many steps you've taken, the amount of knowledge you've gained along the years, and just think to yourself: look how far you've come.

This is another random thought while I was scrolling through social media and watching this video on why more people are in the phase of burning out: we really are a broken generation. It sounds awful, but social media, overconsumption of information, and overall the capitalist world we live in brings in many of the stressors we as a species experience almost surprisingly in a collective manner. The theory of evolution encompasses the notion that the more successful species eventually adapt to their surroundings in order to survive. I'm nowhere near being an expert in genetics, but maybe our bodies will eventually form new genes essential for coping with the current stressors of our modern society. That's how previous species overcame extinction and survived through the years: through genetic mutations that allowed them to build a better version of their species. It's a scary thought, but it could also be comforting for the ordinary person: eventually, we as a species will find ways to adapt and survive in our constantly changing world. [8, 9]

I'm also currently reading two books on meteorology, which is another introductory activity for a more detailed course in the future. We had a subject on hydrometeorology when I was in college, and reading through these allows me to recall the knowledge I learned during that time. I learned about the following: the theories on the origins of our planet's atmosphere; how climate affected several extinction events in the past; how geological and biological activity impacts the climate of a specific time period which also by the way, involves a lot of chemistry; early weather forecasting methods and the development of modern ways to tell the weather (I have my eyes on you, Robert Hooke!); and the different ways to classify climate. It also allowed me to recall the primary difference between climate and weather. Climate is highly based on patterns and can be predicted given the right data, but weather is highly variable and random and your prediction for the next three hours may actually change because of a single perturbation. I couldn't think of a better analogy so I'd like to borrow the words of J. Marshall Shepherd quoted from one of the books: "Climate is your personality; weather is your mood." [10, 11]

Finally, it's always fun to chat with some of my friends and the people around me, because they, too, are valuable in my journey of personal growth and polymathy.

Here are some of this week's bops and constant listens:

Southern by Sleeping at Last: I used this as my focus music during my read through of the tipping elements!

New Orleans by Parachute: romantic, because of certain events happening in my life

Important by Ian McConnell: A really creative take on optimistic nihilism, a philosophy I would not be able to embody but still can be a great source of ideals and values for living;

Euphoria by The Ridleys: I danced to this music one night, and I just felt the love overflowing from within me. Ah, what a beautiful memory.

These two odd collaborations by Charli XCX which gave me profound realizations: i think about it all the time (feat. bon iver) and i might say something stupid (feat. the 1975 and john hopkins).

A recently released jazzy instrumental version of one of my favorite Coldplay songs, that gave me all the feels there is to be felt: Sparks (Instrumental) by Evan Jacobson.

May Singil Ang Pangarap by Barefoot Theater and the cast of the Bar Boys musical: Instant regret because this led to a queue of songs from various musicals that I sang so loud one early evening, which eventually led to a sore throat the following days. Hah!

Horizon by yuragi: A shoegaze track from a Japanese band I found from one of my old playlists, which gave me feelings of transition, of becoming, of change, a topic I've recently been spiritually connected to during this current journey of healing.

Gale Song by The Lumineers feat. James Bay (Live from Wrigley Field): A live version of a track from the film score of the Catching Fire adaptation, sang by two wonderful folk artists, was an unexpected surprise to me. I didn't even know this version existed until Wednesday afternoon!

A Model of the Universe by Johann Johannson (from the film score of The Theory of Everything) and Chopin: Nocturne No. 20 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. Posth. (sorry for the long title, I am not well versed in classical music notation!): these 2 tracks are the main reason why I got through pages of the Ghost Story novel! Fantastic background music.

Introduction to the Snow by Miracle Musical and Tally Hall: I found this I think last year from an Instagram reel about self harm, and it absolutely introduced me to a genre of music I didn't know I would appreciate. For me, it reminded me of the seasons of my life: how my journey can sometimes lead to challenging and enduring winters. I don't necessarily know if that was the artist's meaning of the song, but that's how it appeared to me. I searched for the song, and it was a track from a musical! What are the odds!

There's another long read, but I do hope you enjoyed the bits of here and there in my journey of learning and self growth. I'll see you next week!

Once again, I leave you this: keep wandering and chase what excites you!

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Footnotes:

[1] Basic Concepts and Impacts of Climate Change in Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources; Link

[2] Public Registry for the Nationally Determined Contributions of different countries; Link

[3] Philippines' First NDC; Link

[4] Climate Change Act of 2009 (RA 9729); Link

[5] Official website of the Climate Change Commission; Link

[6] For MIT OCW courses related to nonlinear dynamics of systems; Link

[7] Ghost Story (novel) by Peter Straub. I got the Pocket Books first print edition (1980). Oddly, enough, I salvaged this book for free from one of our cleaning sessions from an agency I used to work in!

[8] Why We're All Burning Out | Byung-Chul Han's Warning to the World, by Einzelgänger; Link

[9] The Price We Pay For Being Productive - A Philosophical Critique of Hustle Culture, by Robin Waldun; Link

[10] Weather: An Illustrated History edited by Andrew Revkin with Lisa Mechaley (2018)

[11] Weather Watching (Patrick Hook, 2006)

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