There's something special about the holidays in Carmel-by-the-Sea. From festive lights and charming coastal streets to local holiday traditions, this little seaside village transforms into a winter wonderland every year. Whether you're visiting for a weekend getaway or planning a longer holiday escape, Carmel offers plenty of ways to enjoy the season and make lasting memories.
If you’ve been looking for a reason to plan your next Carmel-by-the-Sea getaway, there are plenty of them coming up.
From art and wine in October to the holiday season and one of the biggest golf events of the year, Carmel has a busy few months ahead. Here are a few events we’re already looking forward to at Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge.
Fall in Carmel-by-the-Sea has always been a pretty special time of year. The summer crowds start to ease up, the weather stays beautiful, and the village takes on that cozy coastal feeling that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile.
If you live in the Midwest, you know the feeling of craving a coastal escape the moment winter hits. For travelers from Chicago, the California coast delivers that dream in a way that feels both refreshing and comfortingly familiar. Tucked along the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel-by-the-Sea offers walkability, culture, incredible food, and ocean views that feel like a reward after surviving lake-effect winters.
When Chicagoans visit the Monterey Peninsula, many quickly discover that staying at Horizon Inn puts them right in the middle of everything they love about this charming village.
For the first time in three years, Highway One has officially reopened—restoring one of California's most iconic drives and reconnecting travelers to the dramatic beauty of the Central Coast.
Each August, Concours Car Week in Carmel transforms the town into a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and community.