Carmel Point Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Carmel Mission Basilica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Carmel Mission Basilica during your travels in Carmel. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Tor House
You can learn about the history of Carmel with a visit to Tor House. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
Carmel Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carmel Beach during your travels in Carmel? Take in the entertainment choices and sunsets in the area.
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.
Bixby Bridge
You can find out about the history of Carmel when you stop by Bixby Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Carmel Point
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
My favorite place away from home. Quite, clean, cute, close to everything.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Clean room. Several amenities and close proximity to necessities.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
great experience and front desk was very helpful
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Clean and spacious room. Greeted by every staff member. Close to all venues and shops. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Stayed in the Point Lobos suite and it was perfect. Clean unit, great views, and we had a great time.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Point
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
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
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Carmel Meadows
Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, but Carmel Mission Basilica and Monastery Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
