India, May 10 -- Carmel-by-the-Sea, a picturesque village on California's Central Coast, looks like something out of a storybook, with charming cottages, ocean views, and no streetlights or house numbers. But this dreamy town hides a peculiar law: it's not permissible to wear high heels over two inches tall without a permit.

Travel vlogger Zory, with the social media handle @Zorymory, shared this unusual rule with her Instagram followers, posting a video that quickly gained traction. "Did you know it's illegal to wear high heels in this town in California?" she captioned her reel, adding a surprised emoji.

The reason behind the rule is practical; Carmel's famously uneven pavements can be a tripping hazard, especially in stilettos. To av...