Carmel Meadows Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Carmel at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Carmel Plaza
You can enjoy retail therapy at Carmel Plaza during your trip to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Carmel Mission Basilica
This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.
Bixby Bridge
This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.
Sunset Center
Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.
Top hotels in Carmel Meadows
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great staff and very accomodating. Very clean, enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Great room with beautiful view of the Monterey Bay! Nothing beats falling asleep to the seals barking :)
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Monterey Hotel
The hotel was great the beds were comfortable and it was close to the venue and Monterey bay aquarium. Plenty of Restraunts in walking distance from hotel. Mostly peaceful after 11. Just don’t go when they have there marathon you will here noise all night long.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Suite was so great! So large with 2 bathrooms and 2 patios. Great view on the 17th hole. Staff was so welcoming and accommodating. Lobby & bar is beautiful. Pool and hot tub were great temps. Gym was large for a hotel and hand everything you’d need. The free s’mores box and fire pits were such a ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Pacific Inn
I work in Monterey few times a month and this place has been my go to , it’s always clean & the staff at the front desk is so kind and knowledgeable he makes me feel so comfortable everytime I stay. Thank you , will recommend
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Clean room, pool under renovation which was unfortunate but overall great stay!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Meadows
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Hatton Fields
While Hatton Fields isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Carmel Meadows Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- 17-Mile Drive
- Cannery Row
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Los Padres National Forest
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Carmel Plaza
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Golden State Theatre
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Marina State Beach
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
- Bixby Bridge
- Marina Dunes Preserve
