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

La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour

฿2,647
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

฿1,158
per traveller
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

฿496
per traveller
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
A Seaside Stroll: La Jolla's Hidden Treasures Walking Tour

La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

฿331
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
San Diego Scenic Tour

San Diego Scenic Tour

฿3,044
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Diego Scenic Tour
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

฿3,640
per adult
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
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Top hotels in Carmel Valley

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 ฿5,050 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,050
฿5,754 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (2,607 reviews)
"The lobby was welcoming and very clean, however, we found the hallways and the rooms to be outdated"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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 ฿4,243 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,243
฿4,877 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
The price is ฿6,605 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,605
฿9,466 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 6 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,658 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,658
฿3,051 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
California Suites Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,050 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,050
฿7,010 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is ฿6,900 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,900
฿9,688 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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
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Where to stay in Carmel Valley

Find the best Carmel Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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 roller coaster under construction with scaffolding and a ticket booth in the foreground.

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay 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 Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Nova SD – 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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