Carmel, CA

Travel Guide

Carmel featuring a house and autumn leaves
Garrapata Beach which includes rugged coastline, general coastal views and tranquil scenes
Carmel featuring a city, street scenes and signage
Carmel showing a sunset, general coastal views and a beach
Carmel showing a city, street scenes and food

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

Downtown Carmel

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

Downtown 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
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
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
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is AED 673 per night from May 21 to May 22
AED 673
AED 801 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,506 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
The Quail Lodge
The Quail Lodge
4 out of 5
8205 VALLEY GREENS DRIVE, Carmel, CA
The price is AED 905 per night from May 21 to May 22
AED 905
AED 1,181 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location, texted the day before asking if there was anything we needed prior to our arrival, texted every morning to see if we needed anything- asked for a few extra things that they delivered right away. We will 100% be returning, This is now our go to place, when we visit the area. They ..."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

The Quail Lodge
La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel
4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
The price is AED 1,484 per night from May 26 to May 27
AED 1,484
AED 1,929 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"What an amazing place. Even more amazing people working there. Super friendly. Amazing bar."

Reviewed on 29 April 2025

La Playa Hotel
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Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach
Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach
2 out of 5
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Stay at this vacation home in Carmel. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (19 reviews)
Weekend Aquarium Getaway
"Location of this property is great! An included parking spot is a plus as street parking is limited due to the small streets. It's located close to everything you might want to do in the area.My only suggestion is to change the shower liner more often - the one there while we stayed had mildew/mold ..."

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach
One Bedroom Suite Cottage
One Bedroom Suite Cottage
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Stay at this cottage in Carmel. Enjoy private pools, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
"Funky little place, but clean and spacious. Nice big tv, and a WONDERFUL King sized bed. We were exhausted on arrival, slept like babies for 11 hours. As cheap as you're going to find around here, and each room is a separate little cottage, so it was Very Quiet."

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

One Bedroom Suite Cottage
One Queen Bed Cottage
One Queen Bed Cottage
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Stay at this cottage in Carmel. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
Carmel
"Nice clean room with a really comfortable bed, one thing only that needs improvement, I could hear the next door bathroom sounds and flushing of toilet"

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

One Queen Bed Cottage
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Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach which includes a beach and landscape views as well as an individual femail

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(1,826 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Carmel Beach during your travels in Carmel? Take in the entertainment venues and sunsets in the area.

Carmel Beach
Carmel Plaza

Carmel Plaza

4/5(13 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carmel Plaza during your visit to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

Carmel Plaza
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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 Valley Ranch Golf Course
Carmel Mission featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Carmel Mission Basilica

4.5/5(169 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Carmel Mission Basilica during your trip to Carmel. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Bixby Bridge featuring a bridge, landscape views and general coastal views

Bixby Bridge

4.5/5(527 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Carmel with a visit to Bixby Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bixby Bridge
Carmel by the Sea

Monastery Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Monastery Beach

Reviews of Carmel

4.7
Top Destination
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4 - Good 22%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice town to visit and relax

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

love carmel, i go every year

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

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

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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