Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
Carmel
Visit Golden Rectangle
Stay near popular Golden Rectangle attractions
Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
฿2,460
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
฿2,033
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
฿656
per traveller
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
฿492
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
฿492
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour
฿394
per traveller
Top hotels in Golden Rectangle
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is ฿25,308 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿25,308
฿30,778 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great boutique hotel in Carmel. Close to the main areas in Carmel. Great customer service. Lovely comfortable rooms while not huge are beautiful furnished. Great free extras provided from early morning coffee, a delicious buffet breakfast with egg station, afternoon wine and not forgetting the wonderful ..."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Carmel Beach Hotel
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA
The price is ฿12,671 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿12,671
฿15,720 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (507 reviews)
"So close to the beach - very clean, and friendly staff!"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Pine Inn
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is ฿8,911 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿8,911
฿10,170 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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 ...
Cypress Inn
7th Avenue & Lincoln Street Carmel CA
The price is ฿11,271 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿11,271
฿12,792 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"Very cozy hotel with personality. Was comfortable. Busy but not overwhelming. Excellent breakfast. Parking is a pain but can be managed. Staff helpful and nice. We enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,425 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿8,425
฿9,971 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,003 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿6,003
฿7,242 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,859 reviews)
"Everything is great! Nice mountain view, clean bathroom, nice hotel room interior design!"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
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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.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
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.
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 Point Lobos Ranch.
