Cypress Inn, Carmel

Cypress Inn has been in Carmel since 1929 and is the most well-known hotel in the United States that is dog-friendly. The hotel has been co-owned by actress and animal activist Doris Day for over 20 years. Over the years, the hotel has gotten a reputation for being a gathering place for pets and their owners.

The outside of the Cypress Inn features beautiful stone, Mediterranean-style architecture. One of the highlights is a restaurant called Terry's Lounge, which also features an outdoor seating area. Visitors can enjoy an array of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, as well as cocktails and delicious dessert items.

Terry's Lounge is also a popular place for entertainment. Some of the most popular Carmel-based artists perform here on a regular schedule, offering everything from vocals and piano to full bands with guitars and percussion. The atmosphere is relaxing.

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Sight Name: Cypress Inn
Sight Location: Carmel, USA (See walking tours in Carmel)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Historical Buildings Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Carmel, California

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Historical Buildings Walking Tour

Back in the early 1900s, little about Carmel-by-the-Sea rivaled the appeal of the magnificent ocean front. What is seen now as a quaint, European-like town on the coast of Central California, started off at the turn of the last century with the planting of 100 pine trees right down Main Street 鈥� today's Ocean Avenue. This was followed by the arrival of the young architect, Michael J.... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles

Carmel Introduction Walking Tour

Carmel-by-the-Sea, frequently referred to as Carmel, was founded as a mission in 1770 by Franciscan priests. Though the area was settled in small numbers before that date, it was fully colonized by priests Junipero Serra and Juan Crespi. Along with being the site of the mission, the city was capital of California until 1849.

Eventually, Carmel became a haven for artists who formed a colony in... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.8 Km or 3 Miles

Wine Tasting Walk

While it takes no more than a dozen minutes to stroll from one corner of Carmel to the other, it is quite easy to get lost. There are no street numbers in Carmel but the wine bars and bottle shops are plentiful, and the tasting rooms are even more so 鈥� enough to keep visitors busy for days!

This charming city is indeed a bona fide wine tasting destination at its best! Regardless of your... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles

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