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

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

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

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

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 riverfront 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! (1,225 reviews)
"Should have asked for a room in a quieter area."

Reviewed on 18 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 ₹20,642 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹20,642
₹23,600 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Housekeeping was not the best. I honestly feel they were understaffed. Had to keep reminding the front desk that we wanted daily service."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Pine Inn
Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Mission Street at Third Avenue, Carmel, CA
The price is ₹29,685 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹29,685
₹33,394 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (741 reviews)
"Loved out stay at Tradewinds! So close to everything, but also far enough away to be a quiet retreat! The rooms are large with comfy bed, and a large patio to enjoy the cool evening. Loved the morning breakfast drop offs at our door. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Tradewinds Carmel
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
The price is ₹34,089 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
₹34,089
₹38,326 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Terrific location to thoroughly enjoy Carmel by the Sea! The only downsize is the limited parking offered at the hotel. There are only about 8 spots, so we ventured to the side streets to find parking of our rental. We would definitely stay there again!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Normandy Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is ₹11,692 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹11,692
₹15,660 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ₹35,815 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹35,815
₹44,195 total
28 Jul - 29 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! (323 reviews)
"Great place with warm staff and in a great neighborhood"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
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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