Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Carmel

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Carmel showing street scenes, a sunset and a small town or village

Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach featuring landscape views and a sandy beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
Carmel Plaza

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 Plaza
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

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its golf courses.

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

Wrath Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Wrath Winery

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.

Golden Bough Playhouse

Things to do

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

£469
per traveller
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

£111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Real Wood Fire PEBBLE BEACH Location

Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea

£386
per traveller
Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

£118
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

£92
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

£56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
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Top hotels in Golden Rectangle

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
The price is £600 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£600
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"A very unique property and experience. The breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is £199 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£199
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Had a great stay and it is a beautiful hotel however the walls are quite thin just FYI. Still would recommend and stay here!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Pine Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)
"A great upscale hotel in a really perfect location. The attention to detail and the care were amazing."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

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Carmel Beach Hotel
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £309 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£309
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Everything is handy"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Normandy Inn
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,255 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located in the touristy area of Monterey so if you like that it's a good deal. But the hotel itself is worn down and needing an update. It IS clean though and feels safe. The staff were friendly and professional too."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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The Monterey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is £246 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£246
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,420 reviews)
"Nice place for vacation"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a house, a fountain and skyline

Carmel Point

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point
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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.

Northwest Carmel
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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.

Northeast Carmel
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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.

Hatton Fields

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