Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
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Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
£56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
£71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
£59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
£17
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is £188 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£188
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,722 reviews)
"Walls were thin. We could hear the footsteps above, the neighbors running their water. No AC."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Pine Inn
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is £190 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£190
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very disappointing experience. The hotel is the epitome of “lipstick on a plg”. At first glance it looks opulent but in reality it’s aged and tattered with creaky floors, chipped furniture and supposed precious “antiques”. The room cleaning was really horrible but the worst was the ridiculous policy ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
Mission Street at Third Avenue Carmel CA
The price is £257 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£257
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Though the check-in process initially was delayed, the staff and property itself made up for it. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the room and property was very clean and well maintained. The location is walking distance to all the shops and restaurants as well as the beach . The breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Ocean And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is £414 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£414
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (418 reviews)
"Wonderful small hotel in a prime spot in Carmel by the Sea. Rooms are small but nice. Amenities are very good and they deserve high marks for an excellent breakfast and afternoon happy hour."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
5th And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is £144 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£144
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, but the property is pretty dated and rooms could have been cleaner."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is £233 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£233
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,335 reviews)
"Great location."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel
Find the best Downtown Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach.
