Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
Carmel
Visit Downtown Carmel
Popular places to visit
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.
Carmel Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Carmel Beach, a popular beach 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 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.
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.
Point Sur Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Carmel with a trip to Point Sur Lighthouse. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
"Beautiful grounds, ocean views, quiet. Wonderful stay!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Pine Inn
"Friend is Staff"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Normandy Inn
"We had fraud charges on our card that was left in the room in a bag that one of the cleaning people must have took and used so now we are out money because of staying at this place"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
"Beautiful, luxury property. Everything was great. Please note there is no air conditioning. We came in May and with windows open and provided fan it cooled down quickly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
"Parking was tight, but room was clean"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
"Too expensive for the room quality. No A/C ,no desk, no chair, small place, no value for money, I felt like in the expensive Motel ever"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hatton Fields
While Hatton Fields isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica are some notable places to visit nearby.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica are top sights worth seeing.
