Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Carmel

View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.
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
One of the most beautiful California sunsets I've ever seen! The beach at Carmel is a must see experience!
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

Popular places to visit

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

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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

Carmel Beach
GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea

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
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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

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.

Galante Vineyards

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

Things to do

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

฿1,950
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

฿629
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

฿1,101
per traveller
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,045
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,989
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

฿723
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
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Top hotels in Golden Rectangle

Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is ฿7,105 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿7,105
฿8,132 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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! (1,001 reviews)
Staff, location

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Pine Inn
La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is ฿10,052 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿10,052
฿13,537 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
Fantastic!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

La Playa Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)
Spotless and quiet room. But the breakfast is not included as I thought it was.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

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Carmel Beach Hotel
L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh Carmel CA
The price is ฿30,300 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿30,300
฿35,549 total
15 Feb - 16 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
Nice service, comfortable room

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

L Auberge Carmel
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave. Carmel CA
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! (1,000 reviews)
Good customer service

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

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Normandy Inn
Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3 out of 5
Casanova & 7th Avenue Carmel CA
The price is ฿4,699 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿4,699
฿5,325 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (628 reviews)
Clean room, great distance from everything. Friendly staff

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.

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 showing art and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel
Mission San Carlos Borromeo del río Carmelo, also known as the Carmel Mission or Mission Carmel, is a Roman Catholic mission church in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

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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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
Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.

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
Winter beach day in Carmel. #lifeatexpedia

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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