Carmel Highlands Travel Guide

Carmel

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore, a prominent rock formation in the foreground, and a steep cliff on the right.
A coastal landscape with a bridge, cliffs, and ocean.
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a calm sea.

Stay near popular Carmel Highlands attractions

Gravity Garden

Explore the lovely green spaces of Gravity Garden and enjoy the golf courses in Carmel. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
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Top hotels in Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
The price is 11.144.822 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
11.144.822 ₫
13.957.449 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (992 reviews)
"Simply gorgeous views! Landscapping at the hotel is also next level and fantastic! Hotel was more than adequately updated for us. :)"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

4 out of 5
120 Highlands Dr, Suite B Carmel CA
The price is 13.092.026 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
13.092.026 ₫
16.087.376 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are located ...
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is 7.308.468 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
7.308.468 ₫
8.637.065 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,482 reviews)
"Portola Hotel is in a great location near downtown Monterey, adjacent to restaurants and shopping, while only a mile away from the very touristy Cannery Row. Our 2-queens room was fairly spacious and well decorated in a modern style. Both the lobby restaurant Jack's (more expensive but not outrageous) ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is 6.916.896 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
6.916.896 ₫
9.050.003 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is 5.817.745 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
5.817.745 ₫
6.853.031 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is 10.748.520 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
10.748.520 ₫
12.365.307 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Find the best Carmel Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Carmel Highlands Travel Guide

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