Golden Rectangle

Carmel

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Carmel featuring a small town or village, street scenes and a sunset

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 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
Sunset Center featuring theater scenes and interior views

Sunset Center

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

Sunset Center

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its golf courses.

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

Golden Bough Playhouse

You can enjoy a show at Golden Bough Playhouse during your stay in Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

Golden Bough Playhouse

Galante Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area, or enjoy its golf courses.

Galante Vineyards

Things to do

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

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

P8,964
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

P35,519
per traveler
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Get social!

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

P8,400
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

P7,047
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
Real Wood Fire PEBBLE BEACH Location

Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea

P29,599
per traveler
Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

P3,496
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
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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 P29,599 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P29,599
P37,299 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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 our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Located not to far from the beach. Super friendly staff. The property was beautiful and relaxing. Only thing we didn’t like was check in was at 4 but our room wasn’t available until 430."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn
Pine Inn
3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is P13,500 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P13,500
P15,435 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Really enjoyed staying at The Pine Inn on our first trip to Carmel. Great location in a Historic building with a lot of charm. Comfortable beds!"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Pine Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel
3.5 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)
Carmel Fourth of July weekend
"This hotel was beautiful and the location was stunning. A quick walk to the beach, very quiet area. The turndown service was so nice to come back to after a day/night out. Fresh cookies in room every night. The shuttle service into town was something my boyfriend and I took advantage of, given our ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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Carmel Beach Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,228 reviews)
"We loved our stay at The Monterey Hotel! The building has beautiful historic charm with modern comforts—clean, cozy rooms, comfortable beds, and a friendly, welcoming staff. The location is unbeatable—right in downtown Monterey, within walking distance to Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Monterey ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

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The Monterey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P12,435 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P12,435
P16,685 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,390 reviews)
"Good location, easy room access from parking lot, heated pool/amenities are added bonus"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is P18,730 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
P18,730
P21,602 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,321 reviews)
"I love this hotel we went back twice already and we do not regret it. The service it is impeccable hotel is so clean smells so clean too restaurant schooner is top-notch. I would recommend it to anybody."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

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 featuring theater scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Carmel
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
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

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

Northwest Carmel
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Northeast Carmel

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

Northeast Carmel
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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

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