Carmel Highlands Travel Guide

Carmel

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore, a prominent rock formation in the foreground, and a steep cliff on the right.
A coastal landscape with a bridge, cliffs, and ocean.
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a calm sea.

Stay near popular Carmel Highlands attractions

Gravity Garden

Explore the lovely green spaces of Gravity Garden and enjoy the golf courses in Carmel. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
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Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

£56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

£53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

£49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

£49
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

£71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

£8
per adult
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
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Top hotels in Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
The price is £364 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£364
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

4 out of 5
120 Highlands Dr, Suite B Carmel CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £419 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£419
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
"Thank you!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is £228 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£228
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is £230 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£230
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is £158 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£158
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,856 reviews)
"Did not have a smart TV so could not stream any movies on Netflix Disney, etc. . When I’m on vacation, I look forward to doing that in the evening so this was pretty disappointing. The WiFi was pretty poor, especially in the gym. Unable to stream a workout on an app I was trying to do."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is £288 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£288
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,668 reviews)
"M well it was a great location a nice property. We only spent two days they’re checking out today the third day. And yesterday our room was not made up no fresh towels. It was disappointing."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Find the best Carmel Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Carmel Highlands
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A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

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

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

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