Carmel River State Beach

Photo by Aleks Slijepcevic
Photo by Aleks Slijepcevic

Tours & day trips

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Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €19 per adult
Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Private & custom tours

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Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €19 per adult
Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Adventure & outdoor

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1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row GoCar Tour

1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row GoCar Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Price is €95 per traveller*
1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row GoCar Tour

Food, drink & nightlife

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Carmel: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

Carmel: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is €133 per adult
Carmel: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

Cruises & boat tours

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Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 30 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €67 per adult
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Popular places to visit

Tor House

Tor House

Be inspired by this fairytale stone cottage on the dramatic Carmel Big Sur coastline, built by one of America’s legendary poets.

Tor House
Carmel Mission Basilica which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(3 reviews)

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 care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Monastery Beach
Sunset Center showing theatre 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
The Barnyard

The Barnyard

2/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The Barnyard during your stay in Carmel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.

The Barnyard
Forest Theater Guild

Forest Theater Guild

Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.

Forest Theater Guild

Top Hotel Deals

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
Carmel Mission Inn
La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel
4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
La Playa Hotel
Carmel River Inn
Carmel River Inn
3 out of 5
26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA
Carmel River Inn
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