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Carmel Mission

Father Serra's favorite

3080 Rio Road
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93923
United States
+1 831 624 3600 / +1 831 624 1271

Also known as Mission Carmel Basilica and more formally, as Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo, this was the second of the nine missions founded by Father Junipero Serra. The area was originally chosen for its agricultural possibilities in 1771, but the temperate climate and exquisite landscape soon made it Father Serra's favorite. Indeed, he is buried, as per his wishes, in front of the church's main altar. The building, which fell into ruins in the 19th century and has since been completely restored, exhibits classic Mission-style, fortress-like architecture, with thick, bougainvillea-covered adobe walls and a central courtyard. A Moorish-style bell tower contains nine bells and is open to the public. Though some may find the climb up the steep staircase taxing, the views from that vantage point are magnificent.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Monterey Bay Scenic Tours

Incredible and all-encompassing 2 Serrano Way
(near Portola Street)
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940
United States
+1 800 343 6437 Tour Monterey Peninsula by bus and get a full multimedia video accompaniment to all the places you see outside. The tour takes you to all the sights in the area, including Pebble Beach and the Lone Pine. The tour is about three hours long, and you get a free 72-page full color booklet to take home at the end. Even better, the tour comes in eight different languages including English, German, and Japanese. It is the only multilingual tour in the entire area. Tours depart at the Doubletree Hotel, Fisherman's Wharf. Call for group rates.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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