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Travel

Guests are encouraged to stay in Downtown Carmel (Carmel-by-the-Sea) or Carmel Valley. Downtown Carmel is recommended for guests who want to be steps away from bakeries, restaurants, bars, and shopping. Downtown is quaint and perfect for those who want a more packed itinerary. Carmel Valley is recommended for guests who want to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Hotels in Carmel Valley often have large property grounds with outdoor pools, on-site restaurants and spas, and views of the California Mountains. Note: Monterey is a nearby town that offers cute bakeries, an internationally-recognized aquarium, and small-town, coastal vibes. Guests are more than welcome to stay in Monterey, but we do not have local recommendations. Monterey is a 15-minute drive to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Flight

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The largest airport option with the most available flights, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a 1 hour 50 minute drive to Carmel.

Flight

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is located closer to Carmel than SFO, but with more limited flight options. SJC is a 1 hour 30 minute drive away from Carmel.

Flight

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the closest airport to Carmel. It is only a beautiful 13-minute drive to downtown Carmel, or a 17-minute drive to Carmel Valley.

Rental Car

The Best Way to See the Coast

For the times outside of wedding events, we highly recommend renting a car! Uber and Lyft are acceptable for accessing commercial areas, but some of our favorite parts of the Monterey peninsula are best seen by car: hiking trails at Point Lobos, 17-mile drive at Pebble Beach, jaw-dropping views along Highway 1, Big Sur, etc.

Hotel

The Quail

8205 VALLEY GREENS DRIVE, Carmel, CA
 8316242888

Matt and Sara's preferred option for guests looking to stay in Carmel Valley. Outdoor pool, golf course, bike rentals, and s'mores at night. Only a 3-minute drive to the wedding venue, Folktale Winery.

Hotel

TBD

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
 

Matt and Sara's preferred option for guests looking to stay in Downtown Carmel. A 15-minute drive to the wedding venue, Folktale Winery.