Experience a superior kind of Big Sur lodging: Tickle Pink Inn

Here at the stunning gateway to the majestic Big Sur coastline, superb resort hospitality awaits you. Welcome to the Tickle Pink Inn, the finest in Big Sur lodging. Dramatically overlooking the coast of Carmel, the Inn pampers its discerning guests with everything from cozy European bedding to private decks with panoramic views. Peaceful, secluded and intimate, Tickle Pink is ideal for a romantic getaway, a vacation or a business meeting.

With 35 casually elegant rooms and suites, the Inn is a world apart from other Big Sur lodging or Carmel hotel options. Established and independently operated by the Gurries family since 1956, Tickle Pink has attracted guests who return year after year to enjoy our gracious hospitality and attention to detail. From the moment you arrive, nothing here is cookie-cutter or predictable.

Our reputation stems from a charming tradition. Originally home to State Senator Edward and Mrs. Bess Tickle, the resort is famed for its abundant floral beauty. Mrs. Tickle, a great lover of flowers, particularly the pink varieties, favored a suggestion to name their hillside stone cottage ‘Tickle Pink.’ The enchanting stone cottage has long since disappeared, but the name and its customs happily remain at Tickle Pink in Carmel Highlands, your choice for Big Sur lodging at its best.

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Entering your room-with-a-view, you will be surrounded by the warmth of its tasteful decor and traditional furnishings that form the backdrop for an unforgettable visit. The low-key elegance is enhanced by European details orchestrated in a natural, eclectic style. The color palette of soft rose tones, camels, sage, and beiges invite you to settle back in exquisite comfort — the ultimate in Big Sur lodging and Carmel hotels.

Tucked away in its own secluded Cliffside setting is the charming and rustic Senator's Cottage. The last remaining structure from the Tickle estate, the Cottage is nestled amidst the pines and flowers, offering a perfectly private retreat. One or two couples or a family can savor the tranquil surroundings of a bygone era in this exquisite vacation home by the sea. It is the ideal choice for luxurious Big Sur lodging and Carmel hotels.

SPECIAL AMENITIES

Enjoy our expanded continental breakfast with an assortment of quiche, ham, breads, muffins, and pastries, a selection of freshly squeezed juices, gourmet fresh ground coffee, herbal tea, dry cereal, a variety of fresh fruit and more — all from our very own kitchen.

At day’s end, relax at our complimentary evening reception in the Terrace Lounge, featuring local wines and an assortment of cheeses, breads and fruits. Unwind in front of our crackling, wood-burning fireplace and let the music carry you away, or linger on the Cliffside Deck and enjoy the panoramic coastal views. When it comes to Big Sur lodging and Carmel hotels, Tickle Pink is picture postcard-perfect.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Tickle Pink will easily surpass the most discriminating of expectations with a taste of heaven that’s refreshingly down-to-earth. Enjoy the finest hospitality and views among Big Sur lodging and Carmel hotels when you stay with us.