Carmel Country Inn

Carmel's Most Pet Friendly Inn

Our Carmel bed and breakfast, located in the peaceful village of Carmel by the Sea, offers you a wonderful blend of comfort, convenience and romance, surrounded by the vibrant gardens and natural beauty of Carmel, California.

You'll find our B&B in Carmel, CA, situated near Monterey, on the beautiful Central California coast offering galleries, fabulous antique & boutique stores, award winning restaurants and the enjoyable Sunset Center all within walking distance. Our Carmel California Inn provides spacious suites and cozy studios all with comfy down comforters, romantic fireplaces and some with luxurious Jacuzzi whirlpool tubs.

During your stay at our Carmel by the Sea bed and breakfast, start your day off exploring the nearby Carmel Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Course, Big Sur, Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium or Carmel Valley the healthy way. And you can now end your search for dog friendly Carmel hotels! Our staff, including our resident inn cat, Tescher, awaits your arrival with gracious hospitality here at our pet friendly Carmel lodging.

All Guest Suites & Studios include the following Amenities:

Fireplaces
Hair Dryer
Iron & Ironing Board
ESA Bath Amenities
Private Baths
Afternoon Refreshments
Non Smoking Property
Refrigerator
Coffee Maker
Coffee (Regular/Decaf)
Off Street Parking
Wireless Internet Access
Flat Screen TVs & DVD Players

An Expanded Continental Breakfast is provided each morning at our Carmel B&B from 8 - 10 a.m. in our cheerful and cozy country kitchen. Choose from an assortment of Fresh Baked Goods, Cereals and Granola, Hot Oatmeal, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Yogurts, Juice, Famed Peet's Coffee, Rich Hot Chocolate and an array of Teas. Enjoy breakfast in the kitchen of our Carmel, CA bed and breakfast, or surrounded by flowers on one of our lovely patios. We can also arrange to have breakfast delivered to your room.

"Most comprehensive breakfast for a continental style

that we've ever experienced" ~ Bill & Laura

Carmel Country Inn Concierge

Pick up "Guide to Carmel" from Guest Services and discover hundreds of unique one of a kind shops which include: Antiques, Apparel, Aviation, Arts & Crafts, Collectibles, Cutlery, Fabrics, Games & Toys, Garden Shops, Gifts, Home Furnishings, Jewelry, Nautical, Pet Apparel, Pipes, Quilts, Sporting Goods, Stationery and just as many restaurants! Enjoy an early morning stroll or watch the sunset at Carmel Beach at the end of Ocean Avenue. This beach is a white sand slice of heaven, an artistic inspiration, and a meditative space.
Guided Tours and Special Packages are also available during your stay at our lovely bed and breakfast in Carmel!

Highway 101

From the North:
Follow Highway 101 South to Highway 156 West (Monterey Peninsula Exit)
Highway 156 West to Highway 1 South
Highway 1 South to Ocean Avenue (Carmel Exit)
Right on Ocean Avenue to Dolores Street
Right on Dolores Street to Third Street

From the South:
Follow Highway 101 North to Salinas/Blanco Road (Monterey Peninsula Exit)
Follow Blanco Road and turn Left onto Highway 68 (Monterey Peninsula/Laguna Seca Raceway)
Highway 68 West to Highway 1 South
Highway 1 South to Ocean Avenue (Carmel Exit)
Right on Ocean Avenue to Dolores Street
Right on Dolores Street to Third Avenue

Highway 5

From the North:
Follow Highway 5 South to Highway 152 West (Pacheco Pass)
Highway 152West to Highway 101 South
101 South to Highway 156 West (Monterey Peninsula Exit)
Highway 156 West to Highway 1 South
Highway 1 South to Ocean Avenue (Carmel Exit)
Right on Ocean Avenue to Dolores Street
Right on Dolores Street to Third Street

From the South:
Follow Highway 5 North to Highway 46 West (Lost Hills) to Paso Robles
Highway 36 West to Highway 101 North
Follow Highway 101 North to Salinas/Blanco Road (Monterey Peninsula Exit)
Follow Blanco Road and turn Left onto Highway 68 (Monterey Peninsula/Laguna Seca Raceway)
Highway 68 West to Highway 1 South
Highway 1 South to Ocean Avenue (Carmel Exit)
Right on Ocean Avenue to Dolores Street
Right on Dolores Street to Third Avenue

Highway 1

From the North:
Highway 1 South to Ocean Avenue (Carmel Exit)
Right on Ocean Avenue to Dolores Street
Right on Dolores Street to Third Street

From the South:
Highway 1 South to Ocean Avenue (Carmel Exit)
Right on Ocean Avenue to Dolores Street
Right on Dolores Street to Third Avenue

"We just have to write and tell you what a wonderful b&b you have! We were in one of the King Suites over the weekend and just loved it! We stay all over the country (including 4 & 5 star resorts in the Caribbean & Mexico) and found your facility to be wonderful. From the fireplace in the living room to the whirlpool tub in the bath, it was just spectacular. Thanks so much for your help in making our "fall" vacation so great!" - Chris & Beth New Berlin, WI

"Lovely, Charming and Welcoming - the gardens are spectacular"
- John & Betsy Wayne NJ

"Love the flowers, the raisin bread and of course, the Cat!"
- Julie & Steve Lansdale, PA

"Loved the suite, absolutely beautiful - great tub" - Steven & Kimberly, Concord MA

"What a treat! All 4 legged creatures are given a warm welcome and you immediately fell at home once you check into this beautiful Inn. Breakfast was fantastic, innkeepers were knowledgeable and very friendly, rooms are beautiful and you are only a few minutes walk to everything from restaurants to galleries. If you take your dog, be sure to check out Carmel's two dog shops that are full of gourmet treats, doggie wear and toys. I highly recommend this Inn to anyone looking for an enjoyable experience in Carmel, but even more so if you bring along your best doggie companion!" - Marin County, CA

"Cozy, comfy, nice amenities, beautiful flowers, helpful staff." - Jan & Ron, Melbourne, Australia

"Enjoyed the quiet, peaceful gardens and restful nights sleep" - Carol & Paul, Lee, MA

Active Leisure

All sightseeing and no play sometimes makes for a less than perfect getaway. You’ll find numerous Active offerings located in close proximity. Some of the world’s most famous golf courses are minutes away, Horseback Riding along the coastline or rolling hillsides, Kayaking & Biking along the Central Coast’s most breathtaking scenery, Hiking through Redwoods or along Big Sur Cliffs, or venturing out on Monterey Bay to catch site of those magnificent local whales, all in a day’s play.

Golf

Welcome to one of the world’s finest golf destinations. There are more than 21 courses located the Monterey Peninsula and each course offers its own unique and challenging experience for the golf enthusiast. We urge you to plan ahead regarding securing tee times.

Hiking

The network of hiking trails in Monterey County lies across some of the most diverse and scenic geography of the state. Trails range from easy to moderately strenuous and are known for their scenery, variety and ability to be hiked in one day. You’ll experience ocean front cliffs and promontories, coves and tide pools, white sand beaches, windswept dunes, stream fed canyons and waterfalls, redwood forests, mountain peaks wildlife sanctuaries and historical sites.

Horseback Riding

Saddle up for a trail ride or lesson, guided rides on 25 miles of well marked trails through lush forests and on breathtaking beaches as available for all levels of riders.

Kayaking/Biking

Adventures by the Sea (Kayaks & Bike Rentals) 831-372-1807  299 Cannery Row, Monterey
Monterey Bay Kayaks 831-373-5357 693 Del Monte, Monterey
Bay Bikes (delivery available) 831-647-7433 Barnyard, Carmel Rancho

Whale Watching

Each year, we get to witness one of the most spectacular animal migrations known, the yearly movement of more than 23,000 Gray whales from their feeding areas in the Bering Sea to breeding ground off Baja California. As the Gray Whales head north in the spring, the Humpback whales arrive to spend the summer, as do the Blue whales. Killer whales and Dolphins can also be spotted up and down the coastline from one of these year-round trips lead by marine biologists and marine naturalists.

Cultural Offerings

Carmel is a cultural Mecca – the home of the Carmel Bach Festival, as well as the Carmel Music Society and Carmel Chamber Music Monterey Bay.  All perform at the Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea, a fine arts center that puts on performances, lectures, and serves as venue for city events. Three theatre groups, Pacific Repertory Theater, The Forest Theater Guild and the Cherry Center for the Performing Arts all put on year-round productions and are within walking distance.

Don’t miss Mission San Carlos de Bireme de Carmelo is one of the missions built by Father Juniper Serra and Tor House & Hawk Tour, on the National Historic Landmark list, and one of Carmel’s first homes, built by poet Robinson Jeffers.

Tor House & Hawk Tower Tour

Tor House is one of the original Carmel Cottages. Built in 1918 by Robinson Jeffers out of granite boulders from the shore, this cottage and tower provided a setting for a life of simplicity, harmony and artistic creativity for Jeffers, his wife Una and their twin sons Garth and Donnan.

Tour the house, climb the tower, stroll the English-style gardens and experience the atmosphere that inspired some of America’s finest poetry.

Tours are offered Friday’s and Saturday’s only
Reservations: 831- 624-1813 or 831-624-1840

Day Trips

Carmel is the perfect “home base” for many sight seeing Day Trip Explorations, whether it be discovering all the specialty shops, galleries and hidden courtyards of Carmel Village, the vast open country in Carmel Valley, complete with award winning wine tasting rooms, a breathtaking driving tour of famed 17 Mile Drive thru Pebble Beach, or watching the sea otters frolic along the rocky coastline of John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey or Pacific Grove, grab a map and your camera and be prepared to be in awe.

Dining

The town’s charming eateries feature a full range of international, regional and local cuisines, all benefiting from their proximity to the bounties provided by the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley.  Choose from local Coastal Cuisine, Seafood, French, Italian, Mediterranean or a cozy bar setting for light fare, all within walking distance.