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title: "Carmel Mission Inn: dog rules"
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Carmel Mission Inn (Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA): Yes, with restrictions: $100 pet fee. Shearwater Tavern's indoor dining room and the pool area are not pet-friendly. Source: Carmel Mission Inn, checked 2026-10-31. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/carmel-mission-inn/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Carmel Mission Inn

**Yes, with restrictions: $100 pet fee. Shearwater Tavern's indoor dining room and the pool area are not pet-friendly.**

Type: lodging. Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Where dogs may go | Guest rooms, the lawn, the lobby and the courtyard | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Shearwater Tavern's indoor dining room and the pool area are not pet-friendly. | [2] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Pet fee | $100 pet fee ($50 for each additional pet. The page does not say whether it is per night or per stay.) | [3] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Leaving your dog alone | Only if crated | [2] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Weight limit | Not stated by the source | | | unstated |
| Pets per room | Not stated by the source | | | unstated |
| Breed restrictions | Not stated by the source | | | unstated |

## Sources

1. Carmel Mission Inn, "Pet Friendly Hotels in Carmel by the Sea CA" (official site, checked 2026-10-31): https://carmelmissioninn.com/rooms-suites/pet-friendly/
   > Our hotel offers easy lawn access and your dog or cat are also welcome to socialize in our lobby and courtyard.
2. Carmel Mission Inn, "Pet Friendly: unattended pets and dining" (official site, checked 2026-10-31): https://carmelmissioninn.com/rooms-suites/pet-friendly/
   > Please note: For the safety of your pet and our guests, unattended pets must be crated inside your guest room. Shearwater Tavern's indoor dining room and pool area are not pet-friendly.
3. Carmel Mission Inn, "Pet Friendly: Pet-Friendly Highlights" (official site, checked 2026-10-31): https://carmelmissioninn.com/rooms-suites/pet-friendly/
   > $100 pet fee ($50 each additional pet)
4. U.S. Census Bureau, "Location: Census Geocoder match for 3665 RIO RD, CARMEL, CA, 93923" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/

Verified October 31, 2026; re-check due 2027-01-29. Freshness: fresh.
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