Carmel Point Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Tor House
Be inspired by this fairytale stone cottage on the dramatic Carmel Big Sur coastline, built by one of America’s legendary poets.
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.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Point
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Carmel Meadows
Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, but Carmel Mission Basilica and Monastery Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade 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.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
- Tor House
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- 17-Mile Drive
- Carmel Beach
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Cannery Row
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Marina State Beach
- Carmel Plaza
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Marina Dunes Preserve
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Golden State Theatre