Visit Carmel Riviera
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 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 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 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.
Garrapata State Park
Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities such as golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.
Top hotels in Carmel Riviera
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Clean room great customer service. Lelani was great at check in
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Nice front desk
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Beautiful views! Perfect location to everything.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Pros: This resort has a beautiful landscape with the golf course as the background. Our family loved the outdoor game area where my son played ping pong everyday and the fireplaces for smores and chilling at night. Lobby area is large, bright, and cozy. Breakfast spread is very good and offers several ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Everything was really nice. Staff was accommodating and all. Only thing is the AC in our room wouldn’t work properly even after the engineer went to fix it. I sleep hot and the room was at 78 when we were trying to at least get it to go to 69-70. But everything else was perfect.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The room was great. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Riviera
Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson 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.
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 Sunset Center 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.
Carmel Riviera Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Cannery Row
- 17-Mile Drive
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Asilomar State Beach
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Plaza
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Los Padres National Forest
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Golden State Theatre
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Bixby Bridge
- Marina State Beach
- Marina Dunes Preserve
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