Carmel Riviera

Carmel

Photo by Louise Ryan
Photo by Louise Ryan

Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach showing landscape views and a beach as well as an individual femail

Carmel Beach

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

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 Valley Ranch Golf Course
Carmel Plaza

Carmel Plaza

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carmel Plaza during your visit to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

Carmel Plaza
Carmel Mission which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Carmel Mission Basilica

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Monastery Beach

Monastery Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Monastery Beach
Bixby Bridge showing general coastal views, a bridge and landscape views

Bixby Bridge

This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.

Bixby Bridge

Things to do

Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour

Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour

P869
per adult
Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

P3,187
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

P9,213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

P37,664
per traveler
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea

Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

P6,895
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

P8,054
per adult
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.
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Top hotels in Carmel Riviera

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is P12,561 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P12,561
P14,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,505 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Great customer service. Nice, clean rooms."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is P9,126 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P9,126
P10,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,447 reviews)
"Nice place but expensive and that's before the stacking of additional fees for Wi-Fi and pool access (even though when connecting you are told "complimentary Wi-Fi access". I guess I misunderstand the word "complimentary"...) $30 for outdoor self-parking is pretty ridiculous. This is not downtown ..."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is P10,261 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P10,261
P11,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,503 reviews)
"Clean place, curtious staff, walkable to the Wharf."

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
The price is P6,140 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P6,140
P7,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,122 reviews)
"Very nice to walking sightseeing."

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is P18,006 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P18,006
P20,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,279 reviews)
"The views were nice and the valet was great."

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is P11,408 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P11,408
P15,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,392 reviews)
"Outdoor facilities are wonderful"

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Riviera

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Carmel Meadows

Though Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Beach and Monastery Beach.

Carmel Meadows
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Mission Fields

While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.

Mission Fields
Carmel Mission which includes a house, a fountain and skyline

Carmel Point

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 might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Plaza.

Hatton Fields
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

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

Golden Rectangle
Forest Theater Guild featuring theater scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel

Carmel Riviera