Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Carmel

View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.
There is always a lot of fun activities at Carmel beach, however watching the sun setting down on the horizon has to be the most romantic. #LifeAtExpedia
One of the most beautiful California sunsets I've ever seen! The beach at Carmel is a must see experience!
I've never seen fog roll off the sea and meet land like I did here. The ocean was wild, loud, and so much different than my familiar Atlantic. #westcoast #california #bigsur #beaches #pacificocean

Popular places to visit

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

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 Beach
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
Sunset Center featuring interior views and theatre scenes

Sunset Center

You can make plans for a show at Sunset Center on your trip to Carmel. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Sunset Center
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Golden Bough Playhouse

You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

Golden Bough Playhouse
Carmel Mission Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements

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.

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

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.

Bixby Bridge

Top hotels in Golden Rectangle

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is 6.018.578 ₫ per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
6.018.578 ₫
8.671.220 ₫ total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great location.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is 6.015.601 ₫ per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
6.015.601 ₫
6.885.201 ₫ total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Rustic. Walkable. Convenient.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Pine 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! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, wonderfully helpful staff and a fantastic location!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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Normandy Inn
Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3 out of 5
Casanova & 7th Avenue Carmel CA
The price is 3.884.480 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
3.884.480 ₫
4.402.872 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (627 reviews)
Clean room, great distance from everything. Friendly staff

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)
Spotless and quiet room. But the breakfast is not included as I thought it was.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

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Carmel Beach Hotel
L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh Carmel CA
The price is 21.698.682 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
21.698.682 ₫
25.658.674 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (559 reviews)
Nice service, comfortable room

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

L Auberge Carmel
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
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
Mission San Carlos Borromeo del río Carmelo, also known as the Carmel Mission or Mission Carmel, is a Roman Catholic mission church in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

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
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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
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
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

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