Carmel Highlands Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
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 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.
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.
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.
Garrapata State Park
Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities such as golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Carmel Highlands
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Staff is not good attitude
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
Delays in check in. Didn’t clean your fireplace
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel to provide dining water for coffees.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Amazing location, but definitely felt the tone of rudeness with the staff at check in when they noticed I had purchased the stay through a 3rd party. The hot tubs where children are allowed are not the ones that face the ocean.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
They gave me an upgrade after a slight complication with my reservation. Went above and beyond IMO. Excellent staff. Will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
It looks better and newer in the pictures but in reality it’s old
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Highlands
Carmel Riviera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carmel Riviera and surrounding area, you can visit Gibson Beach and China Cove.
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.
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
