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 beautiful 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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
We really enjoyed our stay! Room was very clean, quiet and had all the amenities we needed. The location was super, steps away from downtown Carmel and the price was great too, considering how close it was to everything. Staff were friendly and nice too. We will be back!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Pine Inn
Older hotel, in good condition. Walking distance to bars, restaurants, and the ocean.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Normandy Inn
Charming, well maintained, friendly staff, good value in a town famous for outrageous prices.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Clean room, bathroom was a little worn down, staff was great, didn’t get to try their breakfast or bar. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Clean. Good location. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Our room was amazing the complimentary bikes were fantastic to explore the town and coast!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 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 Sunset Center and Carmel Plaza.
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
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- Hotels in top Carmel neighborhoods
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- Blair Estate Tasting Room
- Galante Vineyards
- The Carmel Business Association
- Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Cannery Row
- Lovers Point
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Monterey Convention Center
- Presidio of Monterey
- Los Padres National Forest
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Del Monte Beach
- Golden State Theatre
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
