High atop the rugged cliffs overlooking the untamed Pacific and the lush Carmel Highlands a romantic hideaway awaits...

Experience a luxurious step up in lodging in Carmel, California: Tickle Pink Inn.

Welcome to the Tickle Pink Inn, your home for superior resort lodging in Carmel, California. Dramatically situated at the gateway to spectacular Big Sur, the Inn pampers its discerning guests with everything from cozy European bedding to private decks with panoramic views.

Peaceful, secluded and intimate, the Inn is ideal for a romantic getaway, vacation or business meeting. With 35 casually elegant rooms and suites, Tickle Pink is a world apart from the bed-and-breakfasts, which are the typically found lodging in Carmel, California.

Established and independently operated by the Gurries family since 1956, the Inn is renowned for its one-of-a-kind lodging in Carmel, California. From the moment you arrive, gracious hospitality and attention to detail are evident everywhere. Nothing is cookie-cutter or predictable.

Originally home to State Senator Edward and Mrs. Bess Tickle, the site 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 traditions happily remain at Tickle Pink, your finest choice for lodging in Carmel, California.

BE OUR SPECIAL GUEST

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 ultimate comfort — with the ultimate resort lodging in Carmel, California.

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. The Cottage is an extra-special choice for lodging in Carmel, California.

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. Where lodging in Carmel, California is concerned, Tickle Pink is picture postcard-perfect.

SPECIAL SERVICES

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• Chilled Bottle of Champagne upon arrival ·
• Terrace Hot Tub ·
• Beverage & Snack Service ·
• Freshly Ground Gourmet Coffee in room ·
• Video Service ·
• Luxurious Bathrobes & Slippers

Tickle Pink will easily surpass the most discriminating of expectations with a taste of heaven that’s refreshingly down-to-earth. Experience lodging in Carmel, California at its finest.