Carmel River State Beach

Photo by Aleks Slijepcevic
Photo by Aleks Slijepcevic

Tours & day trips

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 21 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £46 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Price is £6 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £41 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is £14 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £71 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Tor House

Tor House

Be inspired by this fairytale stone cottage on the dramatic Carmel Big Sur coastline, built by one of America’s legendary poets.

Tor House
Carmel Mission Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements

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.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Monastery Beach

Monastery Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Monastery Beach
Sunset Center featuring interior views and theatre scenes

Sunset Center

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

Sunset Center
The Barnyard

The Barnyard

2/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The Barnyard during your stay in Carmel. Stroll along the marina or seek out the golf courses.

The Barnyard
Forest Theater Guild

Forest Theater Guild

Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.

Forest Theater Guild

Top Hotel Deals

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

3 out of 5
26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
La Playa Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
Carmel Beach Hotel
Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel

4 out of 5
2408 Bay View Ave, Carmel, CA
Villa Mara Carmel
3867 Dolce Tempo - Quiet Area, Walk to Town & Beach

3867 Dolce Tempo - Quiet Area, Walk to Town & Beach

Carmel, CA
3867 Dolce Tempo - Quiet Area, Walk to Town & Beach
Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!

Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!
Stunning views, Walk to Ocean Ave Carmel-By-The-Sea, Private, Gated grounds

Stunning views, Walk to Ocean Ave Carmel-By-The-Sea, Private, Gated grounds

Carmel, CA
Stunning views, Walk to Ocean Ave Carmel-By-The-Sea, Private, Gated grounds
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