Carmel Woods 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 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 Woods
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 Carmel Highlands
View restaurant great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 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
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The room was great. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Woods
High Meadows
While High Meadows may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Plaza and Del Monte Shopping Center.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Jack's Peak
If you're spending some time in Jack's Peak, Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Carmel Woods Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Cannery Row
- 17-Mile Drive
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- 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
