Carmel Valley Travel Guide

San Diego

A mountainous landscape with a town nestled in the valley.
A hilly town with a large green park, residential houses, and a power line tower.
A hilly landscape with a small village, a large green field, and a power line tower.
Rolling hills, a winding path, and a distant cityscape under a partly cloudy sky.
A pink building with arched windows and balconies, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a grassy lawn.

Stay near popular Carmel Valley attractions

Del Mar Highlands Town Center

Del Mar Highlands Town Center is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

฿492
per traveller
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

฿1,148
per traveller
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour

฿2,591
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour
A Seaside Stroll: La Jolla's Hidden Treasures Walking Tour

La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

฿328
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Ultimate La Jolla Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Ultimate La Jolla App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

฿557
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate La Jolla App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
San Diego Scenic Tour

San Diego Scenic Tour

฿3,017
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Diego Scenic Tour
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Top hotels in Carmel Valley

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

3 out of 5
3939 Ocean Bluff Ave San Diego CA
The price is ฿4,938 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,938
฿5,676 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,080 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,080
฿5,788 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,623 reviews)
"Breakfast and Bar"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is ฿6,651 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿6,651
฿9,411 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is ฿2,825 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,825
฿3,247 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,938 reviews)
"It was a good hotel for my 1 week stay in San Diego. Close to old town, balboa park and the baseball park. It was nice to have a restaurant, and food was good. Only negative is there isnt much within walking distance, no stores, just other hotels."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,080 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,080
฿7,052 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is ฿3,446 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,446
฿3,960 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Handlery Hotel
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Where to stay in Carmel Valley

Find the best Carmel Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large stadium with the sign "Cobo Park" and palm trees around it.

Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

A pier at sunset with people sitting and standing, waves crashing below.

Pacific Beach

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

A coastal cityscape with a long sandy beach, a pier, and dense urban buildings.

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A theater marquee with ornate designs and the name "Gaslamp Quarter".

Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Lyceum Theatre to Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a marina, a large body of water, and a peninsula with buildings.

Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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