Title: Carmel Highlands Travel Guide: Best of Carmel Highlands, Carmel Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Carmel Highlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Highlands-Carmel-Hotels.0-n6352921-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Carmel Highlands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Carmel-Highlands.d6352921.Car-Hire-Guide)[Carmel Highlands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Highlands.d6352921.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Carmel Highlands Travel Guide ## Carmel ![A View of the California Coastline along State Road 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352921/b456eef7-99c6-4710-a435-881d8d06622e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A View of the California Coastline along State Road 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352921/b456eef7-99c6-4710-a435-881d8d06622e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Famous Bixby Bridge on California State Route 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352921/b011f3a4-d765-4ae9-bcb8-8e95dc15a1d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur, Carmel Highlands, Monterey County, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352921/29d947d3-10ef-4839-9bae-b94d79c87cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![China cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089199/b568ecc2-e46c-4c51-8923-1949ab4ab79f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Carmel Highlands Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Carmel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel.dx6026) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Carmel Beach featuring landscape views and a sandy beach as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134971/c9be2d9c-d441-4e84-9b2c-57e13264b701.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Beach-Golden-Rectangle.d6134971.Attraction) ![GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151242/f668985f-40e0-4c15-b76b-a74898fa3125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Plaza-Carmel.d6151242.Attraction) ![These are golfers approaching the green at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye, in Carmel, California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153458/f1547c4c-b268-48c6-b97c-a425b4a6d99f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Valley-Ranch-Golf-Course-Carmel.d6153458.Attraction) ![Carmel Mission Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089213/043bc482-a31d-4e8e-b9bb-119be8d506f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Mission-Basilica-Carmel-Point.d6089213.Attraction) ![Point Sur Lighthouse which includes a sandy beach, mountains and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151252/06c5d16c-6bd9-4c46-b123-76989a400e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Point Sur Lighthouse Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Point-Sur-Lighthouse-California.d6151252.Attraction) ![Bixby Bridge which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089201/d0e16716-bf16-4aa8-b51a-edc48a5f924e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bixby Bridge 4/5(62 reviews) This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bixby-Bridge-Carmel.d6089201.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour £55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide £51 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise £69 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![RadWagon tandem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/ccfaa45d-65fb-459c-b8a7-8b9cf4127440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr £58 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-guided-electric-bike-tour.a1385287.activity-details) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details) ![Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental £40 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details) [See all activities in Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Carmel Highlands ![Hyatt Carmel Highlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8495/ed62b6eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Carmel Highlands 120 Highland Dr Carmel CA £349 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (864 reviews) Stayed in the Point Lobos suite and it was perfect. Clean unit, great views, and we had a great time. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=8495&PinnedHotelID=8495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101790000/101781800/101781786/fc45a6c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn 120 Highlands Drive Carmel CA £345 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and Pebble Beach Golf Links are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (219 reviews) This is my new favorite place in Carmel! There was a valet to greet our car when we rolled up and showed us where to go to check in. The front desk attendant was amazing! She greeted us with a sparkling glass of wine and helped us get the perfect room for our reservation. The room itself was excellent. ... Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=101781786&PinnedHotelID=101781786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![The Monterey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12377/d1fdaaee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Monterey Hotel 407 Calle Principal Monterey CA Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,519 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=12377&PinnedHotelID=12377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=12377&PinnedHotelID=12377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA £157 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,961 reviews) My favorite place away from home. Quite, clean, cute, close to everything. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1024&PinnedHotelID=1024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![Carmel Bay View Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1808/6a559ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Bay View Inn Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,505 reviews) great experience and front desk was very helpful Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=1808&PinnedHotelID=1808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=1808&PinnedHotelID=1808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/35900/35893/30af1503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa 700 Munras Ave Monterey CA Stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,716 reviews) Clean room. Several amenities and close proximity to necessities. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Carmel-Riviera.dx553248635976470319) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carmel Meadows Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, but Carmel Mission Basilica and Monastery Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Carmel-Meadows.dx553248635976480151) ![Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Carmel, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478285/11a8d055-e3c2-44a0-b075-01d25f053695.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission Fields While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Mission-Fields.dx553248635976478285) ![Sunset Point - Pebble Beach, California, February 17, 2018: Beautiful sea and rocky point vista along the 17 Mile Drive south of Cypress Point Golf Course overlooking Sunset Point.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473549/0fefea00-8326-4634-ae21-3f23fec04742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Carmel-Point.dx553248635976473549) ![Carmel Valley overlook in panoramic format, Carmel Valley Road in Northern California East of Carmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473761/235fb145-af4a-492b-bc47-1b7a42403d90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Hatton-Fields.dx553248635976473761) ![View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/682caaf2-addb-4ac9-a4af-aea933be7f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Golden Rectangle 5/5(11 area reviews) While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Golden-Rectangle.dx553248635976469647) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Carmel Highlands Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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