Title: Carmel Woods Travel Guide: Best of Carmel Woods, Carmel Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Carmel Woods](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Woods-Carmel-Hotels.0-n553248635976474266-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Carmel Woods Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Carmel-Woods.d553248635976474266.Car-Hire-Guide)[Carmel Woods Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Woods.d553248635976474266.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Carmel Woods Travel Guide ## Carmel ## Visit Carmel Woods Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Carmel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel.dx6026) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Carmel Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134971/c9be2d9c-d441-4e84-9b2c-57e13264b701.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmel Beach Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Beach-Golden-Rectangle.d6134971.Attraction) ![These are golfers approaching the green at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye, in Carmel, California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153458/f1547c4c-b268-48c6-b97c-a425b4a6d99f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Valley-Ranch-Golf-Course-Carmel.d6153458.Attraction) ![GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151242/f668985f-40e0-4c15-b76b-a74898fa3125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Plaza-Carmel.d6151242.Attraction) ![Garrapata State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555594963/f5fa1123-41f7-4ff0-9d5d-c33e246893cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Garrapata-State-Park-Carmel.d553248621555594963.Attraction) ![Bixby Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089201/d0e16716-bf16-4aa8-b51a-edc48a5f924e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bixby-Bridge-Carmel.d6089201.Attraction) ![Carmel Mission Basilica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089213/043bc482-a31d-4e8e-b9bb-119be8d506f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Mission-Basilica-Carmel-Point.d6089213.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour £56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) ![Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47289277/4d6282e4-9a4c-44bb-8482-5c0538e725a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise £49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a47289277.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise £71 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details) ![Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/bf7c8a40-11e9-4dd1-801d-69cc4618f103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr £59 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-guided-electric-bike-tour.a1385287.activity-details) [See all activities in Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Carmel Woods ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA £185 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,040 reviews) Booked two rooms and although rooms on same floor there was no effort to have them located near each other. Traveling with family, booked reservations together and hotel seemed clueless and not helpful. Most ironic they put part of our party into a connecting room with another family with young children ... Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1024&PinnedHotelID=1024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474266) ![Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25067/10063030_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row Monterey CA £281 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (1,458 reviews) Very well maintained property. Gracious staff. Amazing location. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=25067&PinnedHotelID=25067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474266) ![Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18152/d0aba218_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa 1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA £216 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,570 reviews) Overall if was a very good stay. Front desk person was not nice, second girl, first was very nice. Watch internet site because the picture does not match the view. Managers helped us get the room that we wanted but since resort was full we had to wait a day. Hotel staff is a little clueless about ... Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=18152&PinnedHotelID=18152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474266) ![Carmel Mission Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21300/21218/4f080b1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Mission Inn 3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA £150 14 Apr - 15 Apr 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! (1,734 reviews) Everything was good. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=21218&PinnedHotelID=21218&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474266) ![Carmel Bay View Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1808/6a559ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Bay View Inn Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA £180 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (1,585 reviews) Menu is fresh and nice staff. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1808&PinnedHotelID=1808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474266) ![Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/35900/35893/30af1503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa 700 Munras Ave Monterey CA £173 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,749 reviews) Clean rooms with shutters on the windows. I stayed in the Traditional room with 2 beds, no fireplace. It had air conditioning and heat. The breakfast is not complementary. The hotel does give a 15% discount for staying at the hotel. We did not eat at the restaurant This place has been there for many ... Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=35893&PinnedHotelID=35893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474266) [See all 1,337 properties in Carmel Woods](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976474266) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Green rolling hills with golden glow. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478439/37896599-dcad-4059-b10f-0837f3123dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### High Meadows While High Meadows may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-High-Meadows.dx553248635976478439) ![Northeast Carmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/609238ac-43d9-49a8-9d2e-85157acf7996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Carmel 4/5(14 area reviews) While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Northeast-Carmel.dx553248635976474208) ![Northwest Carmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/e66a0d51-99cb-4cad-9129-7233130f2a00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwest Carmel 5/5(12 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Northwest-Carmel.dx553248635976479192) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jack's Peak If you're spending some time in Jack's Peak, Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Jacks-Peak.dx553248635976469493) ![Houses in Pacific Grove, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939285337438851072/ca071386-ea22-4633-8a43-cec5e14142ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Carmel If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Downtown-Carmel.dx939285337438851072) ![Southeast Carmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327733/91ee24ad-277f-4b5d-a11c-12a4e6070d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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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