Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
Carmel
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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 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.
Sunset Center
You can make plans for a show at Sunset Center on your trip to Carmel. Stroll along the pebble beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Top hotels in Golden Rectangle
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
La Playa Hotel
It was quaint and charming. Staff was very friendly and respectful. I would highly recommend this hotel and I would even return. It’s beautiful. The cookies in the evening was a nice touch, too, if craving sweets.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Carmel Beach Hotel
Great place to stay!
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade 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.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
- Sunset Center
- Galante Vineyards
- Golden Bough Playhouse
- 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 Convention Center
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Los Padres National Forest
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Golden State Theatre
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
