Carmel Beach For many locals, this is the true treasure and focal point of our village. Although Carmel is not noted for balmy beach weather, it is deservedly famed for having what some consider the most beautiful beach in California. The sand is exceedingly soft and bright white. If the skies are clear the water is a spectacular bright sapphire blue. Cold water and coastal fog keep the huge crowds suffered on many California beaches away from Carmel, making it a wonderful place for those looking forward to a meditative walk and immersion in the natural beauty of this unique piece of the California coastline. Beach walkers enjoy a breathtaking view of Point Lobos to the south and the awe inspiring view of the the Pebble Beach golf course to the north (considered by some to be the 'Sistine Chapel of golf'}. The beach is just over a mile long and your feet can be in the soft sand after just a 3 minute stroll from the Sea View porch. Don't miss it! Point Lobos State Park Possibly the most beautiful state park in all of California. This park is a true gem. A favorite of the great American photographers and the Weston brothers. The park has many delightful, easy hiking trails and is teaming with flora, fauna and sea life. The entire perimeter of the park can be walked in 2 hours. http://pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us. Big Sur A favorite day trip from Carmel. The 40 minute drive along Highway 1 from Carmel to Big Sur is considered one of the most beautiful pieces of coastal highway in the world. The route boasts dozens of places to stop and hike, picnic, or stop in to see a gallery or the Henry Miller Library. Many great restaurants and cafes to choose from along the way. Carmel Village Shops / Galleries / Restaurants The tree lined streets of Carmel Village are famous for their beauty and unique charm. Spend a delightful day strolling the byways of Carmel Village. Filled with interesting shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Carmel Mission Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo was the second of the nine missions founded by Father Junipero Serra. Father Serra is buried, as per his wishes, in front of the church's main altar. The building, which fell into ruins in the 19th century and has since been completely restored, exhibits classic Mission-style, fortress-like architecture, with thick, bougainvillea-covered adobe walls and a central courtyard. A Moorish-style bell tower contains nine bells and is open to the public. http://www.californiamissions.com/cahistory/sancarlos.html. Robinson Jeffers' Tor House Home of the great American Poet Robinson Jeffers and his wife Una. Hand built by the poet himself of granite boulders pulled from the beach just below the home. Hourly tours 10-3 on Fridays and Saturdays. http://www.torhouse.org. Pebble Beach Golf / Tennis / Equestrian Center / 17 mile drive Located on the tip of the peninsula between Pacific Grove and Carmel-by-the-Sea, and is accessible by the spectacular. Pebble Beach provides, perhaps, the most scenic setting for golf and recreation in the world. With its famous championship golf courses, it is hailed as a mecca for golfers. The stunning coastline includes Cypress Rock, Bird Rock and the Lone. one of the most photographed landmarks on the California coast. Monterey Bay Aquarium Is one of the largest aquariums in the world. It holds 35,000 plants and animals representing 623 species. Sea life on exhibit includes. and numerous other native marine species, which can be viewed above and below the waterline. Visitors are able to inspect the creatures of the kelp forest at several levels in the building. The aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans. http://www.mbayaq.org. Tickets available for purchase at the Sea View Inn. Monterey Fisherman's Wharf Cannery Row is a historic waterfront district made famous by Steinbeck. It offers recreation, authentic restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Monterey Bay Coastal Bike Trail is some 29 miles long stretching from Castroville to the Monterey and parts of Pebble Beach. A large portion of the trail is actual bike path while some portions are still shoulder of the road riding. Hearst Castle Is the palatial estate built by newspaper magnate. William Randolph Hearst. (1863-1951). It is located near. California, on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Donated by the to the state of California in 1957, it is now a State Historical Monument and a National Historic Landmark, open for public tours. A two and a half hour drive from Carmel - guests report this to be a fascinating and worthwhile day trip.

The Sea View Inn is a turn of the century building remodeled for your comfort while retaining the romantic atmosphere and ambience of the past. We have 8 individually decorated guest rooms. The ground floor is a common area for guests including a living room, breakfast room / parlor, porch and garden. All guest rooms are upstairs on the second and third floors. With no TVs, and no in room telephones, the Sea View Inn is a great oceanside getaway. All rooms are non-smoking. Free wireless internet access. These petite and cozy rooms are located on the third floor, with slanted ceilings, overlooking a tranquil garden. Queen bed/ bath shared with one other room. These petite and cozy rooms are located on the third floor, with slanted ceilings and windows facing the ocean. Enjoy a peek of the ocean, and let the soothing sounds of the surf lull you to sleep. Queen bed/ private bath. This room is one of the largest in the Inn; located on the second floor. Enjoy a refreshing cup of tea or glass of wine while relaxing overlooking a serene garden. King canopy bed, plus a day bed/ private bath. One of the largest rooms in the Inn; located on the second floor. After a blissful day at the beach, visiting the village or hiking at Point Lobos, you can retreat to your room and enjoy the sitting area overlooking a peaceful garden. Queen four poster canopy bed/ private bath. This bright, cheerful room features a charming window seat--the perfect place to wander through that novel you've been wanting to finish. Queen sized brass bed/ private bath. Lovely second floor room with large windows, affording a view of the neighborhood forest. Sounds of the surf provide a soothing backdrop. Queen canopy bed/ private bath

Letters Comments To Sea View Inn. Dear Owners Manager of the Sea View Inn, I wanted to write to THANK YOU!!!!!! for maintaining such a wonderful place of refuge. My husband and were planning a trip to Carmel and saw a description of your inn in a B B guide book. Everything was perfect, from the wonderful casual, doily-free environment to the room with the canopy bed. The breakfast was wonderful and it was the perfect place to be romantic. We became engaged at the inn this weekend and wanted you to know we'll definitely be seeing you in the future. Mark Jennifer J./San Jose CA. Dear Diane, It is the service that brings my wife I back to the Sea View Inn year after year. Of course, we cannot forget the ever helpful and ebullient Joy Margo. You have created such a comfortable and quiet retreat at the Sea View made even more lovely by the garden, flowers, and wine by the fireplace. We look forward to another respite in the spring. Ted Margaret R/San Mateo CA. This is to let you know how much I enjoyed my trip to the Sea View and I also appreciate its wonderful hospitality. Dear Diane Marshall, It was so wonderful staying at the Sea View with our girl! It was truly the highlight of our vacation. Larry Sharri/Los Angeles CA. Dear Sea View Inn, My sister I stayed at the Inn last fall and we enjoyed our experience. We loved the room and felt very pampered and special. Thank you for a beautiful memory. Dear Marshall Diane, I wanted to write to let you know how much I enjoyed my stay with you. I especially liked having one of the top floor rooms at the front, where you can hear and see a peek of the ocean. I will recommend your inn to my friends and will definitely reserve again. Dear Diane, We stayed at your inn this last summer and we wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed ourselves. We were cordially greeted by Everett and our room was beautiful and very comfortable. Later in the evening, he graciously offered to sit down with us and recommend some of the best restaurants in the village. We enjoyed the breakfast the next morning and upon returning the the inn, we were served wine on the porch. Margo took very good care of us throughout our stay. The time spent in Carmel was delightful, and we hope to make it a regular occurrence. David Holly/St Paul MN. Dear Sea View Inn, As always, I left the Sea View relaxed refreshed. You have a wonderful Inn - it is a special place. Dear Marshall Diane, We had a wonderful stay in Carmel and at the Sea View Inn. From the moment we arrived and Joy so warmly greeted us, there was nothing but relaxation and comfort to enjoy. Room #5 was delightful, the tiny ocean view was fun and we loved the sunlight. We hope to return to Carmel and take part in the Sea View's charm. David Kim/Rochester NY. Thank you so much for such a lovely stay at your beautiful Inn. I enjoyed a wonderful trip with my daughter and had a memorable stay. We both felt so pampered. This was a wonderful place to stay for a number of reasons! We stayed for two nights at the end of June and I have to say it is more of a total experience than just accomodation! It is a quaint lovely attractive place. It is about 5 blocks over from the main Street in Carmel - which is much much better than staying actually on the main street - the reason is that it is very quiet and you are in the middle of the most wonderful residential area, surrounded by wonderful homes. We spent hours just wandering around looking at the houses in the neighbourhood! If you are not fit enough to walk the lovey 10/15 minutes over to the main street from here then you have serious health problems! The room we stayed in was faultless and I have to say that the room prices are staggered - therefore I think the last reviewer on this page had a more basic room as they must have chosen the cheapest. As for the breakfast - it is wonderful. Yes, it is not a traditional English cooked breakfast, but it is wonderful - I am not sure why the previous reviewer was not aware of this prior to booking, and to be honest, after a few weeks in America it was a nice change compared to the waffles, pancakes, maple syrup etc! The breakfast is served and is fresh and very enjoyable, with an excellent selection of cereal, fresh fruits, fresh homemade cakes and pastries, english muffins, toast etc etc. The building itself is also wonderful, and the hosts are extremely nice - providing afternoon tea and cakes free, and also free cheese and wine in the evening - which is a lovely touch! The sea is literally a few minutes walk away and so to comment it does not have a sea view is just damn picky - do your research! Don't even consider staying anywhere else. It's wonderful and very good value for money. Denster Cardiff, United Kingdom. Travel Leisure More Info. Karen Brown's California More Info

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Credit cards accepted
 Heating
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities