Four of us have just returned from a whirlwind tour of west coast California and Vegas. One of our stops was Carmel by the Sea, which was our second stop after San Francisco.......the quiet village feel and relaxed atmosphere was appreciated after being in the City for a few days !!!!! HLI was a pleasure to stay in, bed very... more

It looks like Candyland when you arrive: sweet outdoor patio and flowers everywhere. Inside was fine. But when it came to breakfast and it was too cold to sit outside, we got a nuked quiche, some worn looking fruit and a muffin studded with invisible fruit - and were told to bring it back to our place or eat in... more

Sorry for my english, I'm from Switzerland and will do my best. We went for three weeks in the West Coast. We choose basic hotels in San Francisco but wanted something more special for our three nights in Carmel. We saw the great reviews here and decided to stay at the Happy Landing Inn. From the first second until the... more

Happy Landing Inn is such a lovely little hideaway 2 blocks off Ocean Ave, the main drag. It's a lovely neighborhood to walk the dogs. Breakfast was perfect: the quiches were delicious, the coffee was outstanding, and the fresh fruit was wonderful. Even the dogs got biscuits with breakfast! We stayed in Room 2. The bed was very comfortable with... more

HLI was recommended here on TripAdvisor as being dog-friendly. There's a limit to their "friendliness," however. Dogs are not allowed on the lawn, and there's no other place for dogs to potty except on the street...and that's after walking down quite a few jagged steps. If your dog needs to go out during the night, this is something you must... more

Owners are wonderful. Our good friends booked this place as they had stayed there before and recommended it. It was a great stay. Beds were very comfortable. Very clean and all our needs were met. Breakfast was top notch. Close to everything in Carmel. Please take note that this is a very old establishment and is well maintained, but If... more

We stayed at the Happy Landing Inn in Feb, 2008. My husband and I were traveling with my 91 year old mother. I called to let the innkeeper know we would not be there until 7-8 PM. When we got there the owner had a envelop with the keys on the door so we never saw her that night. We... more

Happy Landing Inn Carmel by The Sea Date: Nov. 19-22 My daughter and I had a lovely Thanksgiving week trip to Carmel, our first trip there. The Happy Landing Inn was a perfect place for us. Lovely breakfasts and beautiful queen room with a view of the fountain and courtyard.....We did the 17 mile drive and had Thanksgiving Day in... more

We have been going to the Happy Landing Inn for 27 years and it has always been wonderful. It has what many visitors expect to find in Carmel - historic charm in a beautiful setting. The location is perfect and the breakfasts are just right. The new owners are committed to preserving the uniqueness of the Inn while, at the... more