Carmel-by-the-Sea, California who were poets or actors, including Herbert Heron, founder of the Forest Theater, bohemian writer and actor Perry Newberry, and actor-director Clint Eastwood. The town is known for being dog-friendly, with numerous hotels, restaurants and retail establishments admitting guests with dogs. Carmel is also known for several unusual laws, including a prohibition on wearing high-heel shoes without a permit, enacted to prevent lawsuits arising from tripping accidents caused by irregular pavement. Carmel-by-the-Sea is located on the Pacific coast, about north of Los Angeles and south of San Francisco. Communities near Carmel-by-the-Sea include Carmel Valley and Carmel Highlands. The larger town
Carmel High School (Carmel, California) theater and science wing utilized "green" construction practices, such as energy efficient lights and appliances. Carmel High School operates on a two-semester, modified-block system with 50-minute class periods three days per week and 90-minute periods two days per week. Students at Carmel High have access to a rigorous curriculum including over 19 Advanced Placement courses including:<br> AP Biology<br> AP Calculus AB<br> AP Calculus BC<br> AP Chemistry<br> AP Computer Science A<br> AP Computer Science Principles<br> AP English Language & Composition<br> AP English Literature & Composition<br> AP Environmental Science<br> AP French<br> AP Government & Politics (U.S.)<br> AP Human Geography<br> AP Psychology<br> AP