People on the shore of Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach

Set against the backdrop of the dramatic Pacific coastline, this gorgeous, white-sand beach is just three blocks away from our hotel. Bring a picnic and spend a relaxing day with friends and family.

Two people sitting on white sand with rolling waves and trees in the background at Carmel Beach near Normandy Inn
Tuck Box English Tearoom with a red striped awning over the bushes near Normandy Inn

Comstock Fairy Tale Cottages

Hugh Comstock began building his fairy tale cottages in the early 1920’s.

Stone-walled storefronts for Galante Vineyards and Rodrigo Studio on the street near Normandy Inn

Art Galleries

Few cities can claim the distinction of boasting nearly 100 galleries within a one square-mile radius.

Sunset Center featuring vaulted ceiling beams arch over the stage with a red curtain at Normandy Inn

Sunset Center

Sunset Center has established itself as one of the foremost performing arts centers in the area, and offers events ranging from dance performances and musicals to stand up comedians and much more.

Carmel Plaza store above ground-level shops, framed by pink flowers at Normandy Inn

Carmel Plaza

Treat yourself to a little retail therapy at this fashionable shopping center, located right near our hotel.

Four people walking past Burns Cowboy Shop signs along a sunny sidewalk near Normandy Inn

Carmel Walks

Discover Carmel’s hidden gems – the sights and attractions that only a local would know!

Carmel Mission Basilica, featuring bell towers, a cross, and lush gardens near Normandy Inn

Carmel Mission Basilica

Established in 1770 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Garden enclosed by a wooden fence beside the stone Robinson Jeffers Tor House cottage near Normandy Inn

Robinson Jeffers Tor House

Built in 1919, this architectural wonder was home to poet Robinson Jeffers and his family for eighty years.

Yellow flowers blanket the hillside overlooking a rocky ocean cove at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve near Normandy Inn

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Arguably the state’s most spectacular park, Point Lobos is paradise for nature lovers. 

Family silhouetted while watching fish swim in bright blue water at Monterey Bay Aquarium near Normandy Inn

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary ocean life.

Big Sur’s turquoise cove with a waterfall flowing into the blue ocean below near Normandy Inn

Big Sur

Less than 26 miles away from the hotel, Big Sur is a great destination for a day trip.

National Steinbeck Center featuring glass windows and a circular logo above the entrance near Normandy Inn

National Steinbeck Center

The Center is located in Salinas, a short drive from Carmel, where writer John Steinbeck grew up.

Hearst Castle exterior surrounded by tall palm trees under a bright blue sky near Normandy Inn

Hearst Castle

The Julia Morgan-designed estate of newspaper giant William Randolph Hearst sits atop "The Enchanted Hill" in San Simeon, California a magnificent hilltop perch on the central coast.

Dark grapes hang from rows of vines across a sunny vineyard near Normandy Inn

Wine Tasting

Experience the bounty of the region’s vineyards in one of Carmel’s numerous tasting rooms, bottle shops and wine bars.

Humpback whale tail splashing in the ocean under a clear sky near Normandy Inn

Whale Watching

No mater what time of year you visit Monterey Bay, you’ll have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in action.

Lone Cypress atop a rocky cliff overlooking the calm ocean at Pebble Beach Golf near Normandy Inn

Pebble Beach Golf

If you love golf, you simply can’t visit the area without playing a round or two at one of these world-famous courses.

Man in a cowboy hat standing by a red convertible with onlookers at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Normandy Inn

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

If you feel the need for speed, then head to this iconic 2.238-mile racetrack in nearby Salinas, California.

Purple flowers bloom near the black sign at California State University Monterey Bay near Normandy Inn

California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB)

​Located along the central coast of California, Monterey Bay is a vibrant and dynamic community that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions.