Carmel Riviera Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Garrapata State Park
Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities such as golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.
Top hotels in Carmel Riviera
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The room was very
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Quaint , good location , staff very friendly
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The room service was the worst. Ordered chicken noodle soup. When it arrived it tasted like it came from the can so I called the front desk and to tell them this and asked why it tasted unseasoned. I was told that it was from a Campbell soup can which absolutely threw me.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Nice location with many restaurants and coffee shops around.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Great in all respects but hot water was only lukewarm on 3/1/26
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
Very clean and fresh room. Great location.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Riviera
Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
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.
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
