Stories from Inn-side & Around Carmel - page 3

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November rolls in with the usual suspects: falling leaves, cooler evenings, and that quiet shift in the air that tells you the year is winding down. Guests may not have it on their radar, but those of us working in inns do — it's time for the annual Innkeepers Dinner. A night where owners, operators, and long-time locals gather to talk shop, swap stories, and reconnect with the people who keep Carmel's hospitality world running.

Well, it's true — Horizon Inn has gone viral with the help of our furry pal, Ritchie!
Ritchie made quite the entrance and even enjoyed a cracker or two from our complimentary guest happy hour.
Owner Jim noticed Ritchie gazing longingly at the snacks and decided to hand the good boy a few — an instant friendship in the making.

With over 60 restaurants just steps away, choosing the perfect date night spot in Carmel-by-the-Sea can be a challenge.

Luckily, Treehouse Café makes the decision easy.

When it comes to 7th & Dolores Steakhouse, it holds a very special place in my heart.

It's not because I've celebrated numerous birthdays here, nor because of the many team gatherings the Horizon Inn crew has enjoyed at this Carmel gem.

There's something about Garrapata State Park that always brings me back. Maybe it's the smell of the ocean breeze cutting through the wild sage. Maybe it's the way the cliffs seem to glow gold just before sunset. Or maybe it's because, just a short drive from Carmel-by-the-Sea, it somehow feels like another world entirely.

Which type of packer are you?

Each August, Concours Car Week in Carmel transforms the town into a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and community.