Carmelite Monastery
For almost 100 years, this site of peace and spirituality has existed on the California coast.

šŸ“œ Site of peace and spirituality on the California coast for almost 100 years.
šŸ” Roman Catholic religious order, founded in the 12th century at Mount Carmel in Israel.

Why Go

šŸ™ Experience a site of peace and spirituality
ā›Ŗ Attend public mass daily
āœØ Witness unique architectural detail of solstice sun illuminating the altar
šŸš¶ Explore chapel and exterior grounds

Why Avoid

šŸš« No tours, weddings, or retreats allowed
šŸ¤« Observe a code of silence in the chapel

šŸ…æļø Parking

On-site, turnoff flanked by stone walls at 27601 Highway 1.

šŸ’° Cost

Free entry.

šŸ•’ Hours

Chapel and exterior grounds open daily until 4:30 pm. Public Mass daily at 8:00 am, Sundays at 9:00 am. No Mass on Thursdays.

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