Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
Carmel
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Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
฿2,464
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
฿657
per traveller
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
฿2,037
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
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
Top hotels in Golden Rectangle
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is ฿26,082 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿26,082
฿31,656 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful! Breakfast was awesome and we took advantage of the sangria happy hour as well as fresh baked cookies. Would definitely stay here again! Loved it!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Pine Inn
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿8,330 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿8,330
฿9,519 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Two down falls…no elevator…stairs fairly steep…too much for anyone with knee problems…and terrible parking…first come first serve…had to drive around for 30 minutes until a spot came available…nostalgic setting…antique furniture…super nice, comfortable bed…beautiful lobby…very inviting with a fireplace…excellent ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Carmel Beach Hotel
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA
The price is ฿12,645 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿12,645
฿15,706 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (449 reviews)
"A beautiful property close to Carmel by the Sea beach. Room service breakfast was a very nice feature as it would have been time consuming to go into town in search of breakfast. Sunset on the beach was beautiful after a nice dinner in town made easier by a shuttle service into town. Very nice accommodations. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,701 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿8,701
฿10,294 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! (3,314 reviews)
"The room was very clean. It was a little run down. The door in the bathroom was repaired not very well a few times on the bottom which was unappealing. Also we were at a loss about the amenities provided by the hotel. They do have a refrigerator in the room. Staff was professional but no one told ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is ฿6,664 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿6,664
฿7,904 total
30 Jun - 1 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! (1,775 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and very well maintained. The decoration is very nice!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿12,679 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿12,679
฿14,598 total
30 Jun - 1 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! (1,590 reviews)
"They could use a snack bar open longer hours."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 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.
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.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza 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 Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
