With cozy cottages tucked into 10 acres of gardens, forest and meadow, the Carmel River Inn offers a relaxing retreat with proximity to the beautiful Big Sur Coast, rugged Carmel Valley and historic Monterey. Located at the entrance of the stunning Big Sur coast, Carmel River Inn sits amid a pastoral river setting, providing guests with a basecamp to the adventurous areas around them and the oppor
tunity to truly enjoy the natural surroundings of the Monterey Peninsula. Just a few miles away from Carmel River Inn, you will find the vast coastlines of Monterey Beach offering everything from dramatic cliffs with breathtaking waterfalls, to sandy beaches great for surfing, fishing and swimming, no matter your reason for visiting the beach, you will find it in Monterey! With its close proximity to the world-renowned village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, famous for its extraordinary charm, guests can also enjoy shopping, visiting the local wineries and enjoying a meal at one of the nearby restaurants. Carmel River Inn is pet friendly and you will be happy to know that you can Bring Fido – one of the largest pet travel websites, give both Carmel Beach and Monterey Beach 5 dog bones and ranks them in the top 10 dog beaches in California! And here is what they have to say, “This is a beautiful beach with the happiest dogs on the planet — you’ll see every shape, size, and age, running in the sugar sand and splashing in the aquamarine surf. There is no leash law …”