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
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

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

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
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,214 reviews)
"Great location, well maintained, beautiful landscaping. Will return"

Reviewed on 16 July 2025

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Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is SAR 763 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
SAR 763
SAR 903 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,582 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious. Bathrooms well equipped. Property conveniently layed out."

Reviewed on 12 July 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 1,966 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
SAR 1,966
SAR 2,477 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Located not to far from the beach. Super friendly staff. The property was beautiful and relaxing. Only thing we didn’t like was check in was at 4 but our room wasn’t available until 430."

Reviewed on 8 July 2025

La Playa Hotel
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One Double Bed Cottage

One Double 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
Great for the price
"I had read ahead of time that the walls were very thin.... and they are!! But everyone tries to be quiet and most things settle down by 10. Parking is VERY tight, but it worked out okay. Room itself was fantastic."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

One Double Bed Cottage
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
BrucecFamily
"Thank you for such a nice, clean place to rest."

Reviewed on 19 June 2025

One Bedroom Suite Cottage
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! (27 reviews)
Cozy Bungalow
"Loved this cute Vrbo in a quiet Carmel neighborhood. We loved walking about 20 mins into town and the easily available parking spot I front of the house. Initially had a few issues with the unit the first night, but it was quickly resolved by the management property."

Reviewed on 3 July 2025

Quaint Carmel | Bungalow Close to Beach
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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 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 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 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 beautiful beaches, 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

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5/5 - Excellent

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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.