Close by is the Dolphin Inn . A sister to the Svendsgaard Inn, this accommodation is also spacious and full of the little niceties that are a trademark of Inns By the Sea, which owns five inns in Carmel. La Playa Carmel offers an ocean view with its accommodations. The Mediterranean villa was built in 1904 on the hills overlooking the sea. The resort is close to shopping and other Carmel attractions and is a bit of a tradition.
Most lodging is tucked away in the redwood forests.
The Big Sur River Inn is a tradition. Established in 1888, it has rustic rooms overlooking the Big Sur River. Country cuisine, live entertainment and pool complete the picture of country get-away. A general store offers hiking and picnic supplies and a gift shop offers an original selection of crafts, jewelry and musical instruments. Also deep in the redwoods is the Big Sur Lodge .