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
China cove

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Point Lobos Ranch.

Carmel Highlands
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
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
The price is SAR 997 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
SAR 997
SAR 1,335 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (833 reviews)
This hotel has a beautiful scenery. The service was excellent. I would love to come back.

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
One Old Ranch Road Carmel CA
The price is SAR 1,434 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
SAR 1,434
SAR 1,908 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (777 reviews)
This place is beautiful and everything about it was amazing. The staff are all 100% welcoming and helpful, the rooms are so cozy and the resturant had the best food

Reviewed on 11 December 2025

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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! (1,453 reviews)
Staff was very courteous!

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

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One Double Bed Cottage

One Double Bed Cottage

Carmel-by-the-Sea CA
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
quick and easy process, awesome place

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

One Double Bed Cottage
Charming Carmel House - Short Walk To 2 Beaches

Charming Carmel House - Short Walk To 2 Beaches

Carmel-By-The-Sea CA
Stay at this vacation home in Carmel. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
The property was clean, location was great for golf, restaurants,shopping, and close to to Carmel Beach.

Reviewed on 31 October 2025

Charming Carmel House - Short Walk To 2 Beaches
Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!

Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!

Carmel-by-the-Sea CA
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (321 reviews)
Location is great. Warm, cozy home that is immaculately clean.

Reviewed on 17 December 2025

Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!
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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

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

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

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

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

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

Bixby Bridge

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
Point Sur Lighthouse featuring mountains, landscape views and general coastal views

Point Sur Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Carmel when you stop by Point Sur Lighthouse. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Point Sur Lighthouse

Reviews of Carmel

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 75%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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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.