Shoreline has been my church home for 30 years. It's the perfect place for people who want to grow…read morein their faith, but also very welcoming to people who may just be seeking. The message is delivered in a way that is easily understandable. For me, I hear it as a practical application to my daily life. The pastors and staff make it a very friendly non-judge mental environment. From the minute you walk in you feel welcome. Shoreline is a large church but has many different Bible studies and events to get involved in. This is a great way to stay more connected through Shoreline. It's also a way to meet people who are of the same mindset and are wanting to enrich their relationship with Jesus. Besides helping me to grow in my faith, I have established lifelong friendships as a result of attending Shoreline. Nina Arman

From the outside, the church looks good. They give you donuts, coffee, and a good worship team…read more There are some good folks at this church who truly love Jesus. The church is a business and ran like any other mega-church business. I've been going to Shoreline off and on for the last three years. They have all the bells and whistles and look shiny and pretty from the outside. If you're looking for connection and support of a smaller church you won't find it here. Some of the events such as the children's program in the summer are not accessible to all kids. There are no scholarships and programs available for those less privileged to have access to the program as other privileged kids. I don't feel the church is inclusive of marginalized minorities to have the ability to resources as the privileged kids and think the church can do better here. There is no support for BIPOC kids who don't have the means to attend. These kids are excluded from the community and the pews. Also, there is no benevolence fund to help members who are suffering or in need. They have a food bank and give out clothes and nothing more for those in need who are sitting in the pews. There is no support structure in place for folks struggling in the pews and no acknowledgment from the church. Support does not always mean money and they want the tithe but you are not seen or heard as a member who is suffering. The more mega the less help you can expect from them. A church of 10 will go to the ends of the earth to help you. In a church of a thousand maybe someone will bring you a casserole. Which isn't surprising. There's less of a community in a more mega church. You're just a number. A church is a community and a community should help any members who are in distress - whether this be through formal existing "emergency funds" or through informal support from other members within the organization. If someone is in that sort of situation. The church should absolutely help provide for the needs of the member. It should have nothing to do with how much the member has given in the past. So in a nutshell you decide if this is a church you want to invest your time, money, soul, and heart into.

Real church that preaches FROM THE WORD!! This church teaches from the word and doesn't take part…read morein the "progressive Christianity" that is unfortunately taking over our country. If it hurts your feelings, it's probably conviction. Lol.

Just don't feel the sprit of God there, the music is dead. There more worried about what the church…read morelooks like. You can be prayed for after the service in a prayer room, and I get it but when did it become so bad to walk up and get on your knees and pray why the pastor gives a sermon, why isn't is OK for the elders to walk up and began to pray right there for you, and your follow members If that is what is needed. Everything is so hidden and done backwards. I'm old school and love the Pentecostal way. I'm just a Christian a believer in God, and I know when you walk in the house of the lord you should feel his presents, and I don't here, again just so dead, and so is the music is dead! Thats my opinion

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.

Wonderful Catholic church right in the heart of Carmel Valley village. The photo above is for…read moreCarmel Mission and needs to be changed. Father Dennis is our new pastor and he is a really good man and gives good mass. The community is somewhat diverse and skews towards local Latinos and older, white couples. That's a broad generalization but mostly accurate. I attend here with my family, where my daughter takes first communion class on Sundays and is fulfilling her religious education. They have cool fish fries and other meals and activities. They keep Mass to 55 minutes and also have a spanish mass once a week. It just feels like home.

Join us for Easter Sunday....you will not be sorry if you do! It is one of the most beautiful…read morechurch's, has an awesome minister and friendly congregation. Join us Sundays at 9:45.....you will love it!

Church in the Forest is so welcoming. It is located on the Stevenson School Campus and it is…read moresmall, intimate and friendly. If you are coming from outside Pebble Beach, there will be no charge if you tell the gate officer you are attending the Church. The worship is Christian but non-denominational. After the service be sure and share the food and coffee and meet others. Whether you live in the area or are enjoying a visit to the Monterey/Carmel area, the 10:00 service will enrich your Sunday.

Cypress Church ("The Church on the Hill") is a body of Christian believers called by God's grace…read morethrough faith in Christ to glorify Him by 'Worshipping Jesus/Loving One Another/Serving the World'. The purpose of Cypress Church is derived from our desire to build each other up in our faith, to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others here in the community, and throughout the world, to practice the worship of God in every area of our lives by understanding that the grace of God extends to ALL people, and being committed to value and care for everyone. We believe the Bible to be the inherent, divinely-inspired Word of God, and believe the scriptures prescribe two ordinances for the church: Water Baptism, and The Lord's Supper. Cypress offers a variety of ways to learn and grow in your faith: * Sunday Bible-Based Services (also live-stream at cypresschurch.org), * Mid-Week Prayer Gathering, * Watch (without participation) an Online Webinar of Sunday's Sermon, * Small Group Sermon-Based Bible Studies, * Sunday School: Nursery, Grade School, Junior High, High School, Young Adult/College, Adult, * Men's Ministry, * Women's Ministry, * Women-Mentoring-Women, * Volunteer Opportunities: Hospitality, Vacation Bible School (VBS), AWANAS, Ushers, Greeters, Prayer Team, Food Pantry, and much more. Please join us any Sunday at 9AM or 11AM...come join our church family...you won't be disappointed!! Dave & Debbie F.

The message, the pastor ,and the church services! And the love of Jesus…read moreWe will be there for Good Friday & Easter Sunday

I stopped by for a quick question and was treated very kindly and sent in the correct direction…read more Thank you for your courtesy!

CCMP is a great church for those of us who are tired of a Christianity that dismisses us for our…read moredifferences. Open to love in all its forms and appreciative of the individual, services at CCMP discuss a compassionate God but do not ignore the darkness inherit in a lot of Biblical stories. Questioning God's motivations as a way of understanding him is a very common theme here, which I absolutely love. The church also has a great staff of people who really want to work with you wherever you are on your spiritual journey.

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.

Dropped in a couple weeks ago while visiting Monterey. Located in an old colonial style bank…read morebuilding downtown a very friendly group of people welcomes you in. Some socializing with free coffee then a modern service. Very solid message backed up by a great worship band. Glad to hear this church is active in mission trips locally and internationally. Had a very enjoyable experience and was glad to see everyone engaged, from 20 year old college students to an Asian couple in their 70s(?). Would definitely go back if I was a local.

Sai is so down to earth, the girls in the college group rock, and the worship isn't a spectacle…read more Tbh way better than shoreline (for me personally). However, please train your greeters to pray for people! A homeless man came in asking for a Bible, which they gave him, but then they just let him leave!!! Without offering to pray with him!!! Ahhhh