Carmel, CA

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Carmel featuring signage, a city and street scenes

Where to stay in Carmel

Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(186 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

4.5/5(159 area reviews)

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

Northwest Carmel
Forest Theater Guild featuring theater scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel
Winter beach day in Carmel. #lifeatexpedia

Northeast Carmel

4.5/5(192 area reviews)

Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Northeast Carmel
Carmel Mission which includes a house, a fountain and skyline

Carmel Point

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

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 might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Plaza.

Hatton Fields
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is AED234 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
AED234
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,295 reviews)
"My room was above the swimming pool and it was noisy from people talking in the pool and hot tub after 10:00 , I would suggest staying on the parking lot side much more quiet"

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2024

Carmel Mission Inn
La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel
4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
The price is AED400 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED400
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I will definitely come back! Lovely staff, beautiful hotel, amazing views etc.!"

Reviewed on 30 May, 2024

La Playa Hotel
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr, Carmel, CA
The price is AED411 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
AED411
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Book a stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (624 reviews)
"It’s a nice location with spectacular scenery. Our ocean view room faces pacific oceans. The best place to see sunset. The restaurant is a much see place with 180 degree ocean view. The from desk people are nice. However, the parking is inconvenient. Our room has long walks passing swimming ..."

Reviewed on 30 May, 2024

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Newly remodeled luxury 4 bedroom with Ocean Views
Newly remodeled luxury 4 bedroom with Ocean Views
Carmel
Stay at this vacation home in Carmel. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Great family place
"We enjoyed our Mother’s Day weekend stay at this beautiful home. It was great for our family"

Reviewed on 16 May, 2024

Newly remodeled luxury 4 bedroom with Ocean Views
Moonglow: Forest tranquility minutes from downtown Carmel.
Moonglow: Forest tranquility minutes from downtown Carmel.
Carmel By The Sea
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, private spa tubs, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
Moonglow
"Absolutely fantastic place!! It was warm , cozy , well equipped and the location was great ! Would definitely recommend Moon glow and stay here again . The hosts were amazing, welcoming and made sure our stay was on point ! May 1-5 2024."

Reviewed on 20 May, 2024

Moonglow: Forest tranquility minutes from downtown Carmel.
Sycamore Place - Carmel House - Beach, Shops, Restaurants, Big Sur (plus pool table and hot tub!)
Sycamore Place - Carmel House - Beach, Shops, Restaurants, Big Sur (plus pool table and hot tub!)
Carmel
Stay at this vacation home in Carmel. Enjoy a pool table, an in-room coffeemaker, and a spa tub. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Great little oasis in Carmel
"Spacious, well decorated… a really cute and clean property. A tiny issue with the hot tub was addressed immediately. Our 6 year old loved the game selection and the ping pong table. We would recommend this place."

Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2024

Sycamore Place - Carmel House - Beach, Shops, Restaurants, Big Sur (plus pool table and hot tub!)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Carmel

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 2, 2020

Nice town to visit and relax

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 27, 2020

love carmel, i go every year

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Apr 28, 2020

Most of Carmel was closed due to the virus. I enjoyed the quiet walks, interesting architecture, beautiful beach and friendly locals.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 21, 2020

Carmel is quaint, walkable and friendly. The shops are fun to walk in with something always fun to buy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 20, 2020

Clean air, quiet. Perfect spot to get away to read a book, walk/jog the beach.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 16, 2020

I have always enjoyed Carmel, from a honeymoon in 1960 to last week.