Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
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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 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.
Monastery Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Normandy Inn
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Pine Inn
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Carmel Inn And Suites
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Oct 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 Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
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
- Hotels in Downtown Carmel by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Carmel neighborhoods
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- Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room
- Galante Vineyards
- The Carmel Business Association
- Blair Estate Tasting Room
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- Cannery Row
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Presidio of Monterey
- Del Monte Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- Monterey Convention Center
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
