Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
Carmel
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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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Golden Rectangle
Pine Inn
We love the Pine Inn! It has historic charm and coziness especially during the holidays. We have stayed here a few times and they never disappoint! Only thing we miss is a small coffee pot in the rooms so we could make a small coffee before heading out for breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
La Playa Hotel
the stay and hospitality are amazing. Great staff and location. Breakfast made to order. Speakeasy bar. a true Gem.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Normandy Inn
Our stay was pleasant. The Inn is clean. Their rooms are nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable. The breakfast is your typical continental breakfast, nothing fancy. I believe they offer cottages as well that would be worth staying at as well. Their location is perfect and walkable to the beach ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Carmel Beach Hotel
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Staff, amenities, location, bedding , grounds - very cute property!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
L Auberge Carmel
Outstanding on every level. I wish I could live there.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade 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.
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.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
