Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
Carmel
Visit Downtown Carmel
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blair Estate Tasting Room
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blair Estate Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the golf courses.
The Carmel Business Association
Enjoy an outing to The Carmel Business Association during your stay in Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
"The hotel is in a great location, nice room with a very comfortable bed and loved the fireplace. Parking was very easy at the property and the staff was lovely. The breakfast was minimal, but we usually go out for breakfast so that was not a priority. We loved our stay at the hotel and looking forward ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Pine Inn
"Excellent location in the heart of Carmel by the Sea"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
"The property was very clean and well maintained; the location of the property was ideal, close to all the shops and restaurants."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
"The staff were great as was the breakfast, the problem was there was renovation going on at time of visit which created significant disruption to stay, however manager made concession. Also, we arrived after check in time and room was not available. Overall, very nice place to visit but check first ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
"Shabby Chic antique filled spacious room was lovely. Bathtub super welcoming for warming after being out in typical Monterey Bay temps with chilly sea breeze."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Self parking for 20$"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Carmel
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza 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.
Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
