Downtown Carmel Travel Guide

Carmel

A coastal residential area with houses along the shoreline, rocky cliffs, and dense trees in the background.
A traditional half-timbered building with ivy-covered trees and a red flower border.
A fire station with a red and white fire truck parked in front.
A charming house with a stone facade, a thatched roof, and a bay window.
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."

Stay near popular Downtown Carmel attractions

Carmel Plaza

9.4/10 (960 reviews)
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.
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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

฿2,052
per adult
90% 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

฿662
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,151
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

฿3,144
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

฿762
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey

฿331
per adult
Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
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Top hotels in Downtown Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is ฿6,562 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,562
฿7,405 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,774 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is ฿6,261 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,261
฿7,532 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Horrible experience....so out dated...christmas sheets on the bed...really!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Carmel Inn And Suites
Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn

3.5 out of 5
7th Avenue & Lincoln Street Carmel CA
The price is ฿12,487 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿12,487
฿14,154 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (12 reviews)
"Lovely place that our standard poodle loved We had dinner in the restaurant the service was excellent and the food was delicious and fairly priced My only concern was the hostess needs to learn to smile and make people welcome We almost went to another restaurant We will be back Smile"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Cypress Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,713 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿8,713
฿10,307 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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 ฿8,411 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,411
฿11,057 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is ฿5,945 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,945
฿7,104 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,857 reviews)
"Everything was mentioned in the property details and then some. Would book again."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

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

Jack's Peak

If you're spending some time in Jack's Peak, Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel Travel Guide