What is Carmel Valley like?

Carmel Valley is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. Consider a visit to Meadows Del Mar Golf Club as part of your Carmel Valley travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Carmel Valley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar is the highest ranked property in Carmel Valley. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar and Fairmont Grand Del Mar .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Carmel Valley area?

Expedia has 66 hotels and other accommodations in Carmel Valley to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carmel Valley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals in Carmel Valley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Carmel Valley?

For more details about updating your trip to Carmel Valley or cancelling it, click here .

What is there to do in this San Diego neighborhood?

Meadows Del Mar Golf Club is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Carmel Valley. When you're sightseeing in San Diego, Los Penasquitos Marsh Nature Preserve and San Diego Polo Fields are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Carmel Valley hotels

Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Brian

₩298,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 5 - Feb 6

Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

San Diego Marriott Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Jenny

₩269,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 27 - Feb 28

Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Lingfeng

₩181,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Suzanne

₩215,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Keisha

₩187,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Aditya

₩773,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Felipe Ramirez

₩212,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

7.7 km from Carmel Valley

Fernando

₩292,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

20.9 km from Carmel Valley

Wilfredo

₩205,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

Sea Harbor Hotel

24.5 km from Carmel Valley

Mark

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

23.8 km from Carmel Valley

Alison

₩279,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 28 - Mar 1

Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach, 22 km from Carmel Valley

Charity

The Beach Cottages

Pacific Beach, 17.2 km from Carmel Valley

Frank

₩214,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

PB Surf Beachside Inn

North Pacific Beach, 16.4 km from Carmel Valley

Alejandro

₩162,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

12.3 km from Carmel Valley

Sydney

₩236,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

North Pacific Beach, 15.1 km from Carmel Valley

Elizabeth

₩171,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

12.4 km from Carmel Valley

Rachel

₩348,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Pacific View Inn

North Pacific Beach, 16.6 km from Carmel Valley

Diana

₩188,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 25 km from Carmel Valley

Jacorey

₩252,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Beach Haven - Near Pacific Beach Park

North Pacific Beach, 16.4 km from Carmel Valley

Mikensi

₩158,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 3 - Feb 4

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Where to stay in Carmel Valley

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

Downtown San Diego

Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options.

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Mission Beach

Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.

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Pacific Beach

Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego's historic district boasts Victorian-era buildings, now housing vibrant restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Stroll from Broadway to Harbor Drive, and 4th to 6th Avenue, admiring the newly installed gaslamps at Market Street.

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Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Dog Beach and Ocean Beach Farmers Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

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