The Experience

The hospitality of Tickle Pink Inn is both legendary and extraordinary to experience—perhaps that's why for over 60 years guests have returned time after time. These weighty accolades are well deserved—the hospitality has an air of effortless ease, of comfort, and of the luxury that comes from your needs being met before you even stopped to realize them.

Consider the bottle of champagne. After checking in, just as you're murmuring delighted "my that's incredible" sentiments about your well-appointed room and stunning ocean views, you'll be gifted a complimentary bottle of champagne. Perfectly chilled and waiting on ice with a delicate pink rose attached to the bottle, you'll have a sudden realization:

Tickle Pink Inn is like nowhere you've stayed before.

Indeed, this enchanting luxury hotel has received recognition for achieving that simple fact—from being named one of the "Top 10 Most Romantic Hotels in the U.S." by Trip Advisor as well as "Top 500 Hotels in the World" by Travel+Leisure, this boutique inn has had its share of awards. But rather than list them out one by one, let's return to the delights that you are about to find.

Different rooms and different suites offer different levels of comfort and luxury, but, for a moment, let's visit the Deluxe Ocean View Suite. While you sip your champagne, slip into a plush Tickle Pink Inn robe and stroll into the separate sitting area, where a wood-burning fireplace flickers. You might decide to step onto your private balcony and take in the breathtaking ocean views, or you may choose to stay indoors and soak up the awe-inspiring views from your private whirlpool tub. It's positioned at just the right spot in your suite to afford you panoramic views of the rugged Big Sur coastline.

The evening is yours to do with as you please.

Throughout your stay, you'll continue to discover these little hospitable delights. In the morning, you'll enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast, with delicacies that include freshly baked breads and pastries, Eggs Florentine and fresh ground coffee. In the evening, you'll be served local red and white California wines paired with an assortment of cheeses at the nightly reception in the Terrace Lounge. Step out onto the Cliffside Deck where the crisp ocean air makes it the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine and take in an incredible sunset as it disappears into the horizon.

And while it might be tempting to stay in the luxury of your room, you'll undoubtedly be drawn out by the Monterey Peninsula's stunning scenery and attractions that include Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and the charming village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. As days pass and you spend your time listening to the crashing of waves, you'll be left with little wonder why Tickle Pink Inn attracts visitors from around the globe, many returning year after year. Dare we say, the only question you'll be left asking is:

When can I come back?