Where to stay in Carmel Highlands
Carmel Riviera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carmel Riviera and surrounding area, you can visit Gibson Beach and China Cove.
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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Gibson Beach
- China Cove
- Gravity Garden
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- 17-Mile Drive
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Cannery Row
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Marina State Beach
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Monastery Beach
- Bixby Bridge
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary