Southeast Carmel Travel Guide
Carmel
Visit Southeast Carmel
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Southeast Carmel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Nicely decorated warm and welcoming
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Clean and spacious room. Greeted by every staff member. Close to all venues and shops. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
The room was clean, the staff was all quite friendly and helpful, and the views from the room were spectacular. Only problem was that at night the room became quite cold even with extra blankets our first two nights in spite of adjustments made by one of the employees. The third night, our last night, ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Clean rooms. Nice lobby and bar.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Carmel
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.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
