Southeast Carmel Travel Guide
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Visit Southeast Carmel
Popular places to visit
Forest Theater Guild
Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Carmel at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Garrapata State Park
Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities such as golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.
Bixby Bridge
This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Southeast Carmel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Booked two rooms and although rooms on same floor there was no effort to have them located near each other. Traveling with family, booked reservations together and hotel seemed clueless and not helpful. Most ironic they put part of our party into a connecting room with another family with young children ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Very well maintained property. Gracious staff. Amazing location.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Overall if was a very good stay. Front desk person was not nice, second girl, first was very nice. Watch internet site because the picture does not match the view. Managers helped us get the room that we wanted but since resort was full we had to wait a day. Hotel staff is a little clueless about ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Clean rooms with shutters on the windows. I stayed in the Traditional room with 2 beds, no fireplace. It had air conditioning and heat. The breakfast is not complementary. The hotel does give a 15% discount for staying at the hotel. We did not eat at the restaurant This place has been there for many ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
Menu is fresh and nice staff.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Carmel
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.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.