Carmel Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 China Cove and Hidden Beach.
The Monterey Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Little European Lodge
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
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 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 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 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.
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.
- China Cove
- Gibson Beach
- Gravity Garden
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- 17-Mile Drive
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Cannery Row
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Marina State Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Plaza
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Los Padres National Forest
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Naval Postgraduate School