Carmel Highlands Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Carmel Highlands
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
We were given a lower floor with obstructed view. What’s worse was the upper floor was stumping and making loud noises from 2 AM to 4:45 AM. Had no idea what he/she was doing that early hours.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
It was beautiful, clean, and staff were great and helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
We had a great time!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Quaint , good location , staff very friendly
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
All of the above, except for lighting in room near TV.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras has that old Monterey vibe plus all the amenities travelers expect. Our favorite Monterey stay.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Highlands
Carmel Riviera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carmel Riviera and surrounding area, you can visit Gibson Beach and China Cove.
Carmel Meadows
Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, but Carmel Mission Basilica and Monastery Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
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.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
