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
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.
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
Room was great, all the employees were wonderful.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Pine Inn
Rustic. Walkable. Convenient.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Normandy Inn
Clean room, wonderfully helpful staff and a fantastic location!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
We have been staying very year for a couple of years now, and we LOVE it here. The service, the amenities, everything.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
We really enjoyed our stay. Very clean and roomy. Staff was nice. Walked us to our room instead of just pointing and handling a map. Same thing with ice. She walked with me to point it out. Conveniently located.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
L Auberge Carmel
Nice service, comfortable room
Reviewed on 31 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.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
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 Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
