Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
Carmel
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Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
£56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
£49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
£7
per adult
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
£42
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Golden Rectangle
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is £596 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£596
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property!! Staff was friendly and very helpful. Everything very clean and well maintained. Just a 2 minute walk to the beach, and a short (10 min) walk to the center of the Village of Carmel. While that walk is largely up hill to town, it’s not bad. There’s a free hotel shuttle to/from ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Pine Inn
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is £208 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£208
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The sofa bed was in bad shape. It was basically not flat. No ventilation in the bathroom."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Carmel Beach Hotel
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA
The price is £308 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£308
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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. ...
Cypress Inn
7th Avenue & Lincoln Street Carmel CA
The price is £345 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£345
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"We checked in and the lady at the desk gave me the wrong keys. I got to the room and the key didn't work. The fireplace didn't work and the room was noisy and on the street. They said the hotel was at half capacity so they should have given us a better room but they didn't."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is £212 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£212
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,684 reviews)
"Room was beautiful, location AWESOME 👌 and food at the restaurant was delicious!"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is £166 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
£166
per night
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 ...
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Where to stay in Golden Rectangle
Find the best Golden Rectangle areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach.
