Carmel

If you go into Google maps and search for Carmel Mission Inn and Carmel Mission you will get a little map showing you that the Carmel Mission is 4 minutes from the Inn. So, when you need to go sit in a cool Mediterranean courtyard under the bougainvillea and listen to the soothing sounds of the fountain you may jump in the car and a few minutes later you are in a little corner of heaven.  read more...

Staff efficient and friendly on arrival with good knowledge of local area and restaurants. Large contemporary quiet room, clean with good facilities, lovely bathroom. Very good complimentary breakfast, (only a tip required). Plenty of free parking on site. Good restaurants within walking distance. Short drive into Carmel. Definitely recommend. read more...

Ok, so this hotel/motel is not in Carmel-by-the-sea, but once you get over that fact and as long as you have a car, you can enjoy this 4 star property and the fact that you are not paying twice the price to be in a less modern and comfortable property in the seafront village. We loved our large room with king-size bed and lovely bed linen. The bathroom was excellent and also large. We did not make use of the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, but other people did. read more...

We stayed at the Carmel Mission Inn Thanksgiving night through the weekend for a wedding. Upon check in we had to provide the ID for the person who's card held the room even though that wasn't the card that we were paying for the stay with. It wasn't a problem as we were both there however I've never been asked for this before and would have been quite put out had someone reserved the room and not been with us at check in. read more...

The check-in process was fast and smooth. The desk clerk was polite and informative. Our room was large and brightly decorated. The heat system was quiet and worked great. There was a large bench on one end of the room which was a wonderful space for our belongings. Especially for a family of four. The beds and pillows were clean and comfortable and all the furniture was updated. Regarding the location, as long as you are aware that it is not in the downtown area, then there will be no surprises. We were very pleased with the location and with the amount of money we saved by not staying in town. The drive was less than 5 minutes and we had no trouble finding parking when we went to dinner and shopping in town. Additionally, one purpose of our visit was to hike in Point Lobos State Reserve (which was incredible) and this property is very close to the reserve. This is an incredible value and we would stay here again.  read more...

The Sea Otter Classic is the world’s premier cycling festival that is held annually on the Monterey Peninsula. Unlike other bicycling events, the Sea Otter Classic is “a celebration of cycling” where biking enthusiasts of all ages and abilities come together to revel in all things bicycle. While the event is primarily billed as a festival, there are plenty of races to be had, ranging from mountain and road bike races to cyclocross races. Most races take place at Laguna Seca, but some take place on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property, specifically Fort Ord National Monument. read more...