A house with a stone exterior, a gabled roof, and multiple windows, surrounded by greenery and plants.

Contact

A little too abstract, a little too wise,
It is time for us to kiss the earth again

- Robinson Jeffers

Get in Touch

We have staff in the office Monday through Thursday, 10AM-3PM, to answer specific questions about private tours (see FAQ), tour cancellations, and special events for Tor House Foundation members. You can email the office at thf@torhouse.org or use the form on this page to send a message.

Please make all reservations through FareHarbor by clicking the Reservations button. Tor House Foundation members who want to claim their free tour for two can call the office directly at 831-624-1813 to arrange a time.

Location

Tor House is on Carmel Point at 26304 Ocean View Avenue, just to the south of Carmel Village. It faces Scenic Road and is bounded by Stewart Way and Ocean View Avenue.

 

Directions from Highway 1:

  • Traveling on Highway 1 South to Carmel, go past the Carmel exits and make a right-hand turn onto Rio Road. 

  • Follow Rio Road about 1/2 mile past the Carmel Mission and make a left-hand turn two streets down onto Santa Lucia.

  • Follow Santa Lucia all the way down to the ocean and make a left-hand turn onto Bay View Avenue.

  • Follow Bay View Avenue three blocks to the end and make another left-hand turn onto Ocean View Avenue.

  • Follow Ocean View Avenue about 100 yards. On the right side of the road, you will find Tor House at 26304 Ocean View Avenue. You can park in the neighborhood. 

  • Walk up the open gated driveway to Tor House. Tours start promptly on the hour in the Docent Office next to the garage. Have a great time!