Downtown Carmel Travel Guide

Carmel

Houses in Pacific Grove, California (in Monterey County) overlook the rocky coastline, as viewed from a passing boat.
Houses in Pacific Grove, California (in Monterey County) overlook the rocky coastline, as viewed from a passing boat.
Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.
Carmel fire station. 🚒
lovely cottage by the sea

Popular places to visit

GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea

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 Plaza
Carmel Beach featuring landscape views and a sandy beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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 Beach
These are golfers approaching the green at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye, in Carmel, California.

Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

4/5(1 review)

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 Valley Ranch Golf Course
Carmel Mission Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements

Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Bixby Bridge which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge

Bixby Bridge

4/5(62 reviews)

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.

Bixby Bridge
While driving South between Monterrey and Big Sur along the rugged coastal highway 1, Lynn and I saw a picturesque trail winding down to the ocean cliffs. This is one of the 100s of pictures we took along this short hike. Perched on this bluff was a nesting seagull and the flowers were blooming along the entire coast. #Nature #Trovember

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.

Garrapata State Park

Top hotels in Downtown Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,526 reviews)
Really liked this place. Great location near Carmel By the Sea and Ocean Ave!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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Carmel Bay View Inn
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave. Carmel CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,026 reviews)
The room was relatively large and very clean. The fireplace was a wonderful attribute!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is 5.969.572 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
5.969.572 ₫
6.832.519 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Pine Inn
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

4 out of 5
Ocean And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is 8.341.760 ₫ per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
8.341.760 ₫
10.573.285 ₫ total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
Loved our stay!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh Carmel CA
The price is 15.127.390 ₫ per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
15.127.390 ₫
18.293.801 ₫ total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
Service was awesome.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

L Auberge Carmel
Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3 out of 5
Casanova & 7th Avenue Carmel CA
The price is 3.937.280 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
3.937.280 ₫
4.461.948 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (643 reviews)
Tim was clean and well kept. Friendly staff and great location. Thank you!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel

Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.

Northwest Carmel

5/5(12 area reviews)

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

Northwest Carmel
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.

Golden Rectangle

5/5(11 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle
Forest Theater Guild showing art and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel
Winter beach day in Carmel. #lifeatexpedia

Northeast Carmel

4/5(14 area reviews)

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

Northeast Carmel
Carmel Valley overlook in panoramic format, Carmel Valley Road in Northern California East of Carmel

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.

Hatton Fields
Sunset Point - Pebble Beach, California, February 17, 2018: Beautiful sea and rocky point vista along the 17 Mile Drive south of Cypress Point Golf Course overlooking Sunset Point.

Carmel Point

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point

Downtown Carmel Travel Guide

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