Title: Golden Rectangle Travel Guide: Best of Golden Rectangle, Carmel Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Golden Rectangle](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Rectangle-Carmel-Hotels.0-n553248635976469647-0.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)[Golden Rectangle Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Golden-Rectangle.d553248635976469647.Car-Hire-Guide)[Golden Rectangle Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Rectangle.d553248635976469647.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Golden Rectangle Travel Guide ## Carmel ![View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/682caaf2-addb-4ac9-a4af-aea933be7f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/682caaf2-addb-4ac9-a4af-aea933be7f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![There is always a lot of fun activities at Carmel beach, however watching the sun setting down on the horizon has to be the most romantic. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/96d35e0f-2859-4c75-818c-3b9ea060a719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the most beautiful California sunsets I've ever seen! The beach at Carmel is a must see experience! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/5edd0c09-14a7-48c1-bd5a-ed7d4b217cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I've never seen fog roll off the sea and meet land like I did here. The ocean was wild, loud, and so much different than my familiar Atlantic. #westcoast #california #bigsur #beaches #pacificocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/46b752a4-fd92-43c9-9ca1-5cde7d57ac06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Golden Rectangle Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Carmel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel.dx6026) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Carmel Beach featuring landscape views and a sandy beach as well as an individual female](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) ![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) ![Sunset Center featuring interior views and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6251837/479c50e3-54d1-48a3-927a-dc4a19038c46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset Center Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunset-Center-Golden-Rectangle.d6251837.Attraction) ![Carmel_GoldenBoughPlayhouse_6327738-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327738/d9e93bdd-5752-4b97-84aa-27092131fd01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Bough Playhouse You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Bough-Playhouse-Golden-Rectangle.d6327738.Attraction) #### Galante Vineyards You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galante-Vineyards-Golden-Rectangle.d6211915.Attraction) #### The Doud Arcade You can enjoy retail therapy at The Doud Arcade during your visit to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Doud-Arcade-Carmel.d553248621532639477.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 £55 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 £51 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.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 £69 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![RadWagon tandem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/ccfaa45d-65fb-459c-b8a7-8b9cf4127440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr £58 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-guided-electric-bike-tour.a1385287.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: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental £40 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details) [See all activities in Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Golden Rectangle ![La Playa Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40900/40864/860b98fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Playa Hotel Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA £292 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) 10/10\. Amazing staff. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=40864&PinnedHotelID=40864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469647) ![Normandy Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9830000/9823100/9823083/w738h351x0y4-d078c99a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Normandy Inn Ocean Ave. Carmel CA £143 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) Good location cute room and property Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=9823083&PinnedHotelID=9823083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469647) ![Pine Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1370000/1364100/1364024/d55fe59f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pine Inn Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA £191 23 Feb - 24 Feb 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) while the building is showing it’s age…it was originally built circa 1900….overall a pleasant experience with great staff and a great location. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1364024&PinnedHotelID=1364024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469647) ![Carmel Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90055500/90055472/3d44a76c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Beach Hotel San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews) Rooms are beautiful, and bed was very comfortable. Service at the hotel is great. Breakfast was excessively expensive but very tasty. The location is close to the beach but not on the beach. Our room had a partial view of the ocean from the balcony because there are houses across the street that ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=90055472&PinnedHotelID=90055472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469647) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=90055472&PinnedHotelID=90055472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469647) ![L Auberge Carmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1331400/1331339/909c04a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### L Auberge Carmel Monte Verde at Seventh Carmel CA £857 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (563 reviews) Staff! Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=1331339&PinnedHotelID=1331339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469647) ![Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030200/1030173/33ce75a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave Junipero St & 8th Ave Carmel CA £302 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews) The room was so beautiful and clean. When I arrived in the room each evening there were fresh cookies waiting for me. Such a perfect and sweet touch! Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=1030173&PinnedHotelID=1030173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469647) [See all 1,357 properties in Golden Rectangle](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976469647) 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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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Downtown-Carmel.dx939285337438851072) ![Forest Theater Guild showing art and theatre scenes](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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Southeast-Carmel.dx553248635976858030) ![Sunset Point - Pebble Beach, California, February 17, 2018: Beautiful sea and rocky point vista along the 17 Mile Drive south of Cypress Point Golf Course overlooking Sunset Point.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473549/0fefea00-8326-4634-ae21-3f23fec04742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carmel Point If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Carmel-Point.dx553248635976473549) ![Carmel Valley overlook in panoramic format, Carmel Valley Road in Northern California East of Carmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473761/235fb145-af4a-492b-bc47-1b7a42403d90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Hatton-Fields.dx553248635976473761) ![Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/e66a0d51-99cb-4cad-9129-7233130f2a00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwest Carmel If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing. 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