Carmel Highlands Travel Guide
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Visit Carmel Highlands
Stay near popular Carmel Highlands attractions
Things to do

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
฿2,037
per adult
92% of travellers recommend

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
฿657
per traveller

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
฿2,135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
฿1,150
per traveller

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
฿2,300
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
฿3,121
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
The price is ฿22,364 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿22,364
฿26,802 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (972 reviews)
"Our father went on hospice in the hospital and died within 24 hours of leaving for our trip. We were required to stay for medical decision making by the doctor. We were the only next of kin and power of attorney. When I asked for a credit to be able to come when we can replan our trip, the Hyatt’s ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
120 Highlands Drive Carmel CA
The price is ฿20,347 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿20,347
฿24,529 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (311 reviews)
"This resort arguably has one of the most spectacular views in Carmel. Unfortunately, our room had a very limited view, which was a huge disappointment. The room was not ready at 4:00 pm and we had to wait until nearly 6:00 to get into the room, however they were able to reverse the resort fee which ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,629 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿8,629
฿10,209 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,356 reviews)
"Beautiful lobby and love that there is Carmel Bakery on site. Standard rooms are pretty basic. The rest of the hotel looks dated, but clean. Friendly staff. Good for family with little kids."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,808 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿7,808
฿9,163 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,784 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean, cool place with helpful staff!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is ฿7,405 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿7,405
฿9,915 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,662 reviews)
"Traveling with a friend and called a week in advance to confirm 2 beds as booked, was told no problem, and when we arrived they had no more 2 bed rooms and stuck us in a king with a roll-a-bed overseeing the swimming pool with screaming kids everywhere, for nearly $600 I’ll take my business elsewhere ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿13,569 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿13,569
฿15,610 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,600 reviews)
"The view of the ocean was incredible"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Carmel Highlands
Find the best Carmel Highlands 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.

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.

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 Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

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


















