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Tor House


Tor House
26304 Ocean View Avenue
Carmel, CA 93923
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“Tor House” Fodors.com
“Poetry by the Ocean” TravelIntelligence.net
“Ink Spots” VIA Online
“Romantic Carmel: Your Dog Will Love It, Too” TravelLady
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 84 attractions in Carmel
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Traveler Description: The historic home of the poet Robinson Jeffers is open to the public for group tours.
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Attraction type: Historic home, Architectural building, Other
Activities: Group tours/day tour
Address: 26304 Ocean View Avenue Carmel, CA 93923
Tel: 831 624 1813
Fax: 831 624 3696

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“Cottage with a view”
5 of 5 stars
naturelady
Raleigh, NC
Sep 1, 2004
5/5 found this review helpful

This little house ties with Taliesin West as my favorite home tour. First, because it was a treat for the eyes: a lovely little cottage with redwood interiors, cozy rooms and spectacular views of the rocky Pacific coast. Second, because of the tour itself, which was fairly informal, had a small number of people and featured rooms that weren't roped... more

“Poetry fans, you must visit Tor House.”
5 of 5 stars
coreypenrose
Woodland
Jan 16, 2004
4/7 found this review helpful

Like many California writers, Robinson Jeffers was a creature of his environment. As a result, the best way to understand his poetry is to visit the source of much of his inspiration Tor House and Carmel. For literary fans and English majors, the tour provides fascinating insight into the man and his work. Strolling Tor House is a wonderful way... more

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26304 Ocean View Avenue, Carmel, CA 93923
Tel: 831 624 1813 Fax: 831 624 3696