But the village atmosphere can't be beat in Carmel. Bastion of art galleries, cafes and elegant shops, Carmel also offers many fine rooms to match. A favorite spot is Svendsgaard Inn . The Swedish-country style inn, built in the 1950s, has a pool, garden and spacious rooms, many with fireplaces. It is on the edge of the village, but within walking distance to everything you may need.
Some rooms come with mirrored white-tiled spas with a remote control TV at the head of the tub.
A picnic-basket breakfast and paper are delivered each morning. 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.