Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
Carmel
Visit Downtown Carmel
Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
Point Sur Lighthouse
Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Wonderful property in the heart of Carmel. Convenient to all the Carmel charming shops, restaurants, golf and beach.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Pine Inn
Our room was five flights up and we could not manage it physically so we were moved next door to the Tally Ho. Our room had a great deck and was very clean although dated and had a musty smell. Very well located. We were grateful for the option.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Normandy Inn
Clean room always cleaning up towels and sheets, friendly maids
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
Going there from Carmel, there is no GPS signal, so we missed the entrance and ended up taking an extra hour of driving. But once we got there it is very nice.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
This is a great location for exploring Carmel. Ocean Avenue is just two blocks away and you can park your car at the hotel and walk everywhere. We had a second floor room, which was spacious with nice amenities -- shampoo and conditioner in little bottles, instead of those things hanging on the wall ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
The room was very clean and I felt pampered with amenities such as snacks and robes and slippers. Great location with free parking. Great staff too.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
