Southeast Carmel Travel Guide
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Visit Southeast Carmel
Popular places to visit

Forest Theater Guild
Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.

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.
Top hotels in Southeast Carmel

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel was perfect. We celebrated anniversary without kids and it was perfect!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Room was comfortable and clean Ighting in bathroom was somewhat dim. Solid location. Food in the hotel restaurant was poor.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
great location in Monterey, the views from the ocean side of the property is stunning.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Clean room. Very small. No AC. Friendly staff. Self parking across the street much better deal than hotel parking. Convenient location. Tasty coffee 😊
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Pillows were not comfortable.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Stargazer Inn and Suites
Great staff.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Carmel

Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
Southeast Carmel Travel Guide
- Forest Theater Guild
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- 17-Mile Drive
- Cannery Row
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Asilomar State Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Carmel Plaza
- Marina State Beach
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Golden State Theatre
- Marina Dunes Preserve
- Bixby Bridge
- Naval Postgraduate School