Downtown Carmel Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Carmel Plaza

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 Plaza
Carmel Beach featuring landscape views and a sandy beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

4/5(1 review)

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 Valley Ranch Golf Course
Carmel Mission Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements

Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(3 reviews)

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Bixby Bridge which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge

Bixby Bridge

4/5(62 reviews)

This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.

Bixby Bridge
Monastery Beach

Monastery Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Monastery Beach

Top hotels in Downtown Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,189 reviews)
"Fantastic price for a fantastic location. Every restaurant and shop is within just a few blocks"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

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Carmel Bay View Inn
Pine Inn
Pine Inn
3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is ₹20,391 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹20,391
₹23,313 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great time, fantastic location. On site restaurant excellent."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Pine Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites
Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is ₹10,071 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹10,071
₹13,813 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Squeaky bed. Stale smell."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Carmel Inn And Suites
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4 out of 5
Ocean And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is ₹29,861 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹29,861
₹37,470 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
"Property and service was excellent. Was not aware of $44 amenity charge until we checked out. Only amenities were free parking and breakfast."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
The price is ₹10,173 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
₹10,173
₹11,620 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,223 reviews)
"Great layover location. Easy parking across the street in the public garage. Birds are noisy but they are all over the city so you won’t escape them."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is ₹20,988 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹20,988
₹27,711 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,382 reviews)
"The lobby, fireplaces and gym were nice and the dining options were good. The room we stayed in was dusty. The balcony gate was damaged so our little one couldn't be there unsupervised. I recommend staying at a room close to the main lobby area that overlooks the golf course. The rooms on the other ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel

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Northwest Carmel

5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel
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Golden Rectangle

5/5(11 area reviews)

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Golden Rectangle
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Northeast Carmel

4/5(14 area reviews)

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northeast Carmel
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a house, a fountain and skyline

Carmel Point

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point
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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.

Hatton Fields

Downtown Carmel Travel Guide