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Borromeo del Rio Carmelo Mission
3080 Rio Road
Carmel, CA 93923
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What's Near Borromeo del Rio Carmelo Mission

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Homestead Inn N/A 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Carmel Mission Inn €108 0.8 mi 1.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Carmel Village Inn €87 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Tickle Pink Inn €247 0.8 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Lobos Lodge €106 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Le St Tropez 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Tommy's Wok 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Dametra 1.0 mi 1.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Mission Basilica 0.0 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Kush Day Spa 0.8 mi 1.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
South Bay Surfriders 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Carmel Mission” Wcities.com
“Carmel Mission” Fodors.com
“California: Monterey-Carmel-Big Sur” Foster Travel Publications
“California's Monterey: Perusing History, Secular and Sacred, of the Golden State” Foster Travel Publications
“Experiencing Carmel's charms on the cheap” smartertravel.com
“Fun Things to Do With Your Kids in Carmel-by-the-Sea” Travel for Kids
“Mission Carmel - San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo” About.com
“Romantic Carmel: Your Dog Will Love It, Too” TravelLady
“What's Doing in Carmel” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 87 attractions in Carmel
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Established in 1771, this Spanish mission is one of the most beautiful in the state and worth a visit for its serene aura. The mission includes a...... more » Established in 1771, this Spanish mission is one of the most beautiful in the state and worth a visit for its serene aura. The mission includes a working church, gardens and interior exhibits. « less
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Attraction type: Mission, Religious site, Architectural building, Historic site
Activities: Hiking, Group tours/walking tour
Address: 3080 Rio Road Carmel, CA 93923
Tel: 831-624-1271
Fax: 831-624-8050

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“Restored Historic Mission, Padre Serra Headquarters, Try and Take a Tour”
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5 of 5 stars
WanderMom   30 contributions
Boston, MA
Sep 6, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived just as a tour had started and were able to catch up with it. Our guide (Maureen) was very knowledgeable. Without the tour, our 9 and 13 year olds would have missed a lot. Unlike CA school students, who learn CA history, our kids learn MA history. This provided a great crash course on the settlement of CA.... more

“a nice visit”
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4 of 5 stars
giulietta429   478 contributions
Vienna, Virginia
Sep 21, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This is a great historic mission and a good place to visit regardless of your religion. The garden near the entrance and the flowers and vegetables surrounding the courtyard are so beautiful. There are two fountains and a few small museums. The church is interesting to see, as is the old cemetery nearby. We actually saw a wedding there (we... more

“Neat mission”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
raleigh, NC
Apr 11, 2005
2
people found this review helpful

Great walking tour really close to CA 1 Price=$4, and you get a book mark for the price Neat history of Carmel in the beginning and how catholisism influenced the inner workings of there civilization. more

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Borromeo del Rio Carmelo Mission Address

3080 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923
Tel: 831-624-1271 Fax: 831-624-8050