About 90 miles south of San Francisco is Carmel, one of the most beautiful towns in the U.S. Movie stars and other celebrities have been frequent visitors there for the past century. Two who’ve put down roots as local citizens are Clint Eastwood and Doris Day.

Several years ago, Clint served as mayor of Carmel, and now he runs an inn there called Mission Ranch. It’s a seaside resort composed of quaint 150-year-old bungalows on a cliff featuring breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. For information, go to www.missionranchcarmel.com

Doris Day is the owner of Cypress Inn, a seaside resort that gives visitors the feeling they’re at a French Riviera vintage millionaire’s estate. Because the singing star is known for her advocacy for animals, guests with pets are always welcome and given royal treatment. For more information, go to www.cypress-inn.com