Downtown Carmel Travel Guide

Carmel

Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.
Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.
Carmel fire station. 🚒
Otter at Point Lobos
Although my dogs hate water, they love the beach. Carmel is a really nice town. I mean, reallllly nice. It's right on Highway 1 driving down the beautiful coast of CA and with all these beautiful unique homes there's this awesome sandy beach that is completely dog friendly. Really great treat on a road trip with the pooches.

Popular places to visit

GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea

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 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
While driving South between Monterrey and Big Sur along the rugged coastal highway 1, Lynn and I saw a picturesque trail winding down to the ocean cliffs. This is one of the 100s of pictures we took along this short hike. Perched on this bluff was a nesting seagull and the flowers were blooming along the entire coast. #Nature #Trovember

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.

Garrapata State Park
Point Sur Lighthouse which includes a sandy beach, mountains and general coastal views

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.

Point Sur Lighthouse

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! (1,471 reviews)
We stayed twice on the way to San Francisco and back - each time was a joy.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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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 ₹20,208 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
₹20,208
₹23,144 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staff, location

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Pine Inn
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

4 out of 5
Ocean And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is ₹21,834 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹21,834
₹28,734 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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! (369 reviews)
We have been staying very year for a couple of years now, and we LOVE it here. The service, the amenities, everything.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh Carmel CA
The price is ₹88,201 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
₹88,201
₹103,480 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
Nice service, comfortable room

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

L Auberge Carmel
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave. Carmel CA
The price is ₹14,829 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹14,829
₹16,763 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Good customer service

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Normandy Inn
Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3 out of 5
Casanova & 7th Avenue Carmel CA
The price is ₹13,679 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹13,679
₹15,502 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (628 reviews)
Clean room, great distance from everything. Friendly staff

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel

Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.

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
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.

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
Forest Theater Guild showing art and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel
Winter beach day in Carmel. #lifeatexpedia

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
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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
Mission San Carlos Borromeo del río Carmelo, also known as the Carmel Mission or Mission Carmel, is a Roman Catholic mission church in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

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

Downtown Carmel Travel Guide