I am a wedding planner based in Carmel/Monterey and recently worked with Church of the Wayfarer to…read morehost a wedding for 150 guests at the church after our original plan for the wedding ceremony was rained out. From my very first conversation with Allison at the church I was so impressed. Not only is the church lovely but everyone we worked with was kind, patient, accepting and just genuinely loving and supportive of my couple having to make a tough call to move their wedding from the original outdoor location they envisioned to a new location. Pastor Karla worked with the couple to customize a beautiful and thoughtful ceremony and honestly the whole thing was amazing. I am so thankful for their help and support and was really impressed by the caring and welcoming people in the church!

Terrible church... I went to a wedding here and the "minister" was trying to control everything and…read moreseemed full of anger. Made it very hard for the people getting married on what is supposed to be the best day of someone's life. Please go else where to get married. I wish I could give this star's but this is not a Christian environment.

Carmel Mission Basilica (formal name 'San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo') is one of six minor…read morebasilicas in the state of California (five being former Spanish missions). It is the oldest one, founded in 1770, and elevated to basilica status by Pope John XXIII in 1960. My wife, her mom, and I visited it during a late Sunday afternoon during our first day in Carmel, and found it to be a great, worthwhile experience, especially if one is Roman Catholic. The basilica is still a working parish, so parking during non-mass hours was easy to find. A ticket booth was set-up at the visitor entrance, with cost of $15 per adult ($13 for senior). There is an adjacent gift shop that doesn't require admission and sells all the various religious items that one would expect from a religious tourist attraction. We ended up spending about 90 minutes here (there is a lot of information here, along with a lot to see). -- Founding priest was Junipero Serra ("Apostle of California"). He was canonized by Pope Francis in 2015, and his shrine/remains are interned here. -- Only U.S. church visited by a pontiff during a papal visit: Pope John Paul II in 1987. He paid homage to Father Serra, and laid flowers at the tomb. This visit is clearly commemorated. -- the Munras Family Heritage Museum is worth going to, to see a short movie about the prominent Monterey family, along with early California artifacts from the family. -- the Nativity scene was one of the most intricate -- the large courtyard is a good place to stop and admire the architecture of a California Spanish mission, along with a thick trunk Cork Oak tree By the time we were leaving, the ticket office had closed (last call is at 16:30, to allow everyone to have enough time before official close at 18:00).

My friends took me to the Basilica and we enjoyed walking around the grounds and visiting the…read morevarious Chapels within the site. It is also the final resting spot of Saint Junipero Serra, the Founding Father of California. Pope John Paul II visited here in 1987 and is recognized in the Our Lady of Bethlehem Chapel, which is a beautiful, small chapel with a confessional from years ago. The Mission Cemetery is the final resting place for some members of this Parish. It also includes a symbolic cemetery representing the hundreds of indigenous people buried here and the surrounding area. These grave sites are adorned with abalone shells as an honorary recognition of their cultural presence to the area. There are several museums on site, beautiful artwork and religious artifacts as well as an extensive courtyard to wander around. Finally, there is a display of the final resting place for Saint Junipero as well as reproductions of other parts of the Basilica back in the day. The price of $15 for adults/$12 for seniors may be a little steep for families, but it is worthwhile to explore the history of the renowned Basilica.

I married in All Saints and though I did not grow up in the Bay Area, I immediately knew that I…read morewanted to have the wedding in this church. All Saints has the warmest Reverends you could hope for. My husband and I attended 5 meetings with Rev. Daniel Green and absolutely loved him. I also worked with Diane Ellis, the church's wedding planner, who knew exactly what I wanted and is the sweetest soul I have met in a long time. Diane set up the ceremony to a tee, suggested beautiful touches, such as a unity candle, and poetry and scripture readings by our mothers. Rev. Green was cool with my husband suggesting a twist on the commentary, and Diane was totally open to my using 2 bagpipers instead of the church organist. Additionally, All Saints has a GORGEOUS garden and stained glass windows on the inside. This was the best wedding day I could have hoped for, as well as a reminder as to why I joined the Episcopal church in the first place!

What a delightful church and congregation! We attended and were welcomed by almost everyone there…read more We enjoyed the coffee hour afterwards. The sermon was amazing as well! We'll definitely be back.

Love this church! Here are the top 5 reasons I love it: 5…read more Amazing program for high school kids 4. People of all generations coming together to make a difference 3. A worship service that is fun and educational 2. People learning to love their neighbors 1. Hanging out with positive people who love God

We felt at home three years ago when we decided to evaluate churches. We were immediately welcomed…read moreand have been involved ever since. While we don't consider ourselves church people, we found home at CPC. Truly authentic people here who sincerely care and are trying to make a difference- we are growing in our faith here and feel loved.

This mission is one of my favorites in the state. Whether you're Catholic or not, I highly suggest…read morevisiting this gorgeous historic landmark. From the meticulously restored church to the lush gardens and open plaza, there's so much to see and enjoy here. One thing to note is that the gift shop can be very crowded. There's not a lot of space in there to begin with and it can be hard to shop if there are a lot of visitors. Plus, the gift shop is also the entrance to the paid museum. If you have some time to spare, I suggest going through the museum to see some pretty cool historic artifacts. There's also an old garden shed in front of the church that has been converted into a small museum space with a room where a documentary plays. I don't think you have to pay to access this part of the property. Parking can be an issue so be prepared to circle the neighborhood for parking if the front and back lots are full.

I had this on my "must see" list while in Carmel and was excited to visit but was disappointed…read more Though I respect the history and the church we were out of there in 20 minutes. There really is nothing much to see. There is a miniscule "museum" with a few tiny displays, a small cemetery with no information/explanation etc. At $9.50 it was to much to charge for admission. I did find it cute though to see the kids in class while we were there (during the week) This is still an active Parish.

Wonderful social justice community. Find your own path in spirituality. Welcoming to everyone…read more Makes you think about how we all fit in the world and how we can go about making it a better place

If you, like me, are looking for a place where you can enjoy and participate in all the positive…read moreaspects of a traditional church (community, inspirational sermons, opportunities to help and support the people & causes that need help and support) without the negative ones (requisite blind faith in a particular deity and divisive/exclusionary/problematic dogma), then consider UUCMP. You'll fit right in with our diverse, spirited, wonderful, beautiful, witty, loving, and caring congregation!

This is a privately owned home so there is no tour. It sold to a new owner I believe in 2023. You…read morecan see the exterior from the road. It is worth a visit if you are a Frank Lloyd Wright fan. You can park nearby for free and walk over and see the exterior of the home overlooking the water. It is a pretty area. Hard to rate when you are unable to see the interior. So it is worth seeing but the experience isn't ideal since there is no interior access nor tour. Glad I saw though.

You can see the house from the street through the gate, but also from the beautiful white sand…read morebeach. It's a lovely neighborhood and no problem parking and the beach is BIG. Prepare to walk a lot if you want to see more of the house. It's on a promontory rock, and you have to walk out to the water to really see it. I walked all through the neighborhood--there's a historic home from a famous poet among other things. A nice trip even if you cannot get a tour because it's a private home. I also recommend the drive down the coastal highway. Makes a great stop on a scenic drive. I drove all the way down to the Esalen Institute where the road was barricaded about a mile further down and it was worth driving down there for the smell alone, let alone the absolutely stunning scenery and views. Just a tip!