Golden Rectangle

Carmel

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Carmel showing a park and a house
Carmel which includes signage, street scenes and a small town or village
Carmel which includes a house, street scenes and a small town or village
Carmel showing a sunset, a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

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

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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 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 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

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

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

The Carmel Business Association

Enjoy an outing to The Carmel Business Association during your stay in Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

The Carmel Business Association

Things to do

Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

€13
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

€154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

€153
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Dog Friendly 17 Mile Drive Electric Bike and Sidecar Guided Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

€120
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
Get social!

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

€144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

€19
per adult
Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking 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 €396 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€396
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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 ...
La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn
Pine Inn
3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is €228 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€228
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely hotel, but a few things to know
"The hotel is beautiful. Our room was amazing. My #1 issue is that the parking lot for overnight guests has less spots than rooms in the hotel. 3 times I had to find street parking, and it was a very busy weekend. My closest walk was 7 mins and my longest 15. And the first time I tried I drove around ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Pine Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is €334 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
€334
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
"Loved this property. I would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Carmel Beach Hotel
Normandy Inn
Normandy Inn
2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
The price is €183 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€183
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay for Valentine’s Weekend!"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Normandy Inn
L Auberge Carmel
L Auberge Carmel
4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel, CA
The price is €422 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
€422
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
Business trip
"Very clean, kind and attentive staff."

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

L Auberge Carmel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is €247 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
€247
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (2,487 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

When in Southeast Carmel, you can plan a visit to Carmel Plaza and Carmel Mission Basilica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a house, a fountain and skyline

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
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

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
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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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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
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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

Golden Rectangle

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