Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
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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
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 Mission Basilica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Carmel Mission Basilica during your travels in Carmel. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches 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.
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 Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
The room was clean and our check-in went smoothly. We had two rooms between 6 of us.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Normandy Inn
Breakfast menu good. Nice selections. Service excellent and very clean
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Pine Inn
Excellent room, wonderful staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Was nice
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Good rooms, clean and just what you need. Excellent location! Walk downtown and or to the Fisherman’s Warf.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Downtown Carmel by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Carmel neighborhoods
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- Galante Vineyards
- The Carmel Business Association
- Blair Estate Tasting Room
- Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Cannery Row
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Presidio of Monterey
- Del Monte Beach
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monterey Convention Center
- Naval Postgraduate School
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Golden State Theatre
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
