Carriage House Inn
Perched on a tree-lined street in Carmel-By-The-Sea's village center, the Carriage House Inn occupies a historic building steps from galleries, restaurants, and the Pacific Ocean beyond.
Carriage House Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 40 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
About Carriage House Inn
Perched on a tree-lined street in Carmel-By-The-Sea's village center, the Carriage House Inn occupies a historic building steps from galleries, restaurants, and the Pacific Ocean beyond.
Stone architecture and vintage charm create an intimate urban setting where ceremonies and receptions unfold within walking distance of downtown's coastal character.
The property's proximity to Carmel Plaza and Ocean Avenue makes it a rare destination venue that requires no car for guests to explore the surrounding village.
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Stayed here for my wife’s birthday and she couldn’t have been happier! Excellent staff, clean rooms, great happy hour and excellent order-ahead breakfast! We met great people at happy hour that like us, were just traveling through.
Rich Plecker · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MRY, 40 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located at Junipero between 7th & 8th Avenue in Carmel-By-The-Sea's pedestrian village
- Historic stone architecture with European sensibility and vintage character
- Within 0.3 miles of Carmel Beach and minutes from multiple Michelin-rated dining options
- On-site accommodations available for guests; Google rating 4.7/5
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 5:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at Carriage House Inn; welcome reception in courtyard or lounge
- 10:00 AMGuest brunch at local café or hotel; rehearsal at venue
- 4:00 PMCeremony in main hall or courtyard
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MRY · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Monterey Regional Airport.
- Typical total
- $8,000-25,000+Aisle estimate
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$8,000-25,000+ for 50-75 guests including ceremony, reception, and select accommodations
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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Contact venue for details
- Reception
- $75-150 a headAisle estimate
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$75-150 estimated (varies by menu and service level)
- Room rate
- $150-300+ a nightAisle estimate
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$150-300+ per room depending on season
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (831) 625-2585
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Costs vary significantly by season (summer peak vs. winter); venue may have minimum guest counts or room rental fees. Direct inquiry recommended.
Questions about the venue
What are the ceremony and reception spaces like?+
The Carriage House features intimate indoor and courtyard spaces with historic character. Contact the venue directly at http://www.ibts-carriagehouse.com/ for specific room configurations and capacity details.
Can guests stay at the property?+
Yes, the Carriage House Inn is a hotel with on-site rooms, allowing wedding guests to stay where the celebration occurs. This is ideal for destination weddings where out-of-town attendance is expected.
Is the location walkable to restaurants and activities?+
Absolutely. The venue sits on Junipero in Carmel's village core, within steps of Ocean Avenue shops, galleries, restaurants, and Carmel Beach, no car needed for guests to explore.
What is the nearest airport?+
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the closest major airport, approximately 40 minutes away by car.
Does the venue offer catering or vendor recommendations?+
Contact the Carriage House Inn directly for catering options, preferred vendor lists, and package details at http://www.ibts-carriagehouse.com/ or by phone.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.