Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Carmel

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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
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

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

Things to do

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

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

฿5,158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

฿20,438
per traveller
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Get social!

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

฿4,834
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

฿5,158
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Real Wood Fire PEBBLE BEACH Location

Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea

฿17,032
per traveller
Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

฿4,055
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar 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 ฿20,048 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿20,048
฿24,833 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,004 reviews)
"The young man that was very helpful with the transportation. He delivered us, picked us up and delivered food. I apologize for not remembering his name."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is ฿7,741 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿7,741
฿8,850 total
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Housekeeping was not the best. I honestly feel they were understaffed. Had to keep reminding the front desk that we wanted daily service."

Reviewed on 20 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! (294 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
The price is ฿12,793 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿12,793
฿14,384 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"This hotel was beautiful. clean and so friendly. Their staff was so accommodating and made my stay magical. Especially Cassie. I will return here many times. It's my new favorite hotel and SO CLOSE to the beach, wineries and restaurants."

Reviewed on 24 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! (1,254 reviews)
Great
"Great location with easy free Trolley service, 2.5 blocks from Starbucks and fine dining Cibo(fabulous). Since valet parking is $30/daily, I used the wonderful trolley to get around. Staff was very welcoming and polite. The only downside, for me, was the super early morning (5:40a, 6:30a 2nd morning)loud ..."

Reviewed on 25 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 ฿8,507 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿8,507
฿11,133 total
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! (1,418 reviews)
Nice and classy
"Nice facilities and amenities but wished the lobby restaurant stayed open later."

Reviewed on 23 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
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

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

Golden Rectangle Travel Guide