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Carmel Mission

Historic mission·Carmel

Mission San Carlos Borromeo

About Carmel Mission

The Carmel Mission, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, is on Rio Road in Carmel, with a basilica, museum and gardens.

Why it's on our list

  • Basilica
  • Museum and gardens

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Carmel Mission before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Carmel Mission are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Monterey Bay Aquarium5.3 miCycle 34 minCar or taxi 14 min
  2. Bixby Creek Bridge12 miCar or taxi 24 min

Location

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