Tradewinds Carmel
Tradewinds Carmel stands out as a boutique hotel property in Carmel-by-the-Sea that prioritizes intimate gatherings over grand ballroom affairs.
Tradewinds Carmel is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$40,000 (our estimate), reached from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 45 minutes to 1 hour.
About Tradewinds Carmel
Tradewinds Carmel stands out as a boutique hotel property in Carmel-by-the-Sea that prioritizes intimate gatherings over grand ballroom affairs.
Located directly on Mission Street in the heart of downtown, the venue offers couples direct access to the village's galleries, restaurants, and beaches without the isolation of a resort compound.
With a 4.7-star Google rating, it delivers personalized service rooted in the property's design-forward aesthetic.
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We loved our stay at Tradewinds Carmel! I was a little skeptical at first, but from the moment we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised.
Maryela Fiscal · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 28 rooms
- Room types
- 13 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$40,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$25,000 to US$45,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MRY, 105 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
The place
- Sea view
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Located on Mission Street at 3rd Ave, placing weddings steps from Carmel's downtown galleries and restaurants
- Boutique hotel property with 24 guest rooms available for wedding parties and out-of-town visitors
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, reflecting consistent guest satisfaction
- Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces suitable for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMWedding guests arrive and check into Tradewinds Carmel guest rooms
- 6:00 PMWelcome dinner or rehearsal dinner in venue's dining space
- 11:00 AMFinal venue walk-through and setup
- 3:30 PMGuest arrival and cocktail hour
- 4:30 PMCeremony begins
- 5:30 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch before guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MRY · about 1 h 45 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Monterey Regional Airport.
- Direct line
- (831) 624-2776
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the venue's location in relation to Carmel's main attractions?+
Tradewinds Carmel sits directly on Mission Street at 3rd Ave, placing the venue within walking distance of downtown Carmel's art galleries, fine dining restaurants, and the famous white sand beaches.
Does the hotel provide guest rooms for wedding parties?+
Yes. The property includes 24 guest rooms, allowing couples to house their wedding party and guests on-site.
What types of events can the venue accommodate?+
The property offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, seated dinners, and rehearsal events.
Are there catering options available?+
Contact the venue directly through their website at https://www.larkhotels.com/hotels/tradewinds for current catering packages and menu options.
What is the venue's guest capacity?+
Tradewinds Carmel accommodates weddings ranging from intimate gatherings of 20 guests to celebrations of up to 150 guests, depending on the space and event format.
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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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 28 rooms
“Today, this 28-room boutique hotel provides a refined sanctuary for each guest.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 13 listed
“King”
Read the source for room typesPets: Yes
“Tradewinds Carmel is happy to be a pet-friendly option in Carmel-by-the-Sea – one of the most dog-friendly towns around!”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children are welcome”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Free parking available at the hotel”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSea view: Yes
“"From one's balcony at Tradewinds, it's possible to stand perfectly still and hear singing birds and trickling water, see the sun setting over the ocean and Point Lobos beyond, and smell the sea air." — Architectural Digest”
Read the source for sea viewGardens: Yes
“Set against a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and just steps from the town’s shops, galleries, and restaurants, Tradewinds features a tranquil private courtyard and meditation garden with a cascading fountain, bamboo trees, lush flowering ginger, and a cozy fire pit.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“Continuing in the family tradition, the Catlins’ daughter, Susan, embarked on an extensive renovation of this historic property, redefining oceanside tranquility for the modern traveler.”
Read the source for historic building