Downtown Carmel, CA
Carmel
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Popular places to visit
Carmel Plaza
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carmel Plaza during your visit to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.
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 Mission Basilica
This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.
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.
Point Sur Lighthouse
Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.
Downtown Carmel Hotel Deals
Carmel Bay View Inn
Staff was very courteous!
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Pine Inn
Room was clean. Location of the hotel was fantastic. However parking was a nightmare when we arrived at around 3pm. The dedicated lot is very small and it was full so we had to look for parking on the street. But fortunately we got a spot on the lot later in the day in the evening. Other than the ...
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Normandy Inn
Our stay was pleasant. The Inn is clean. Their rooms are nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable. The breakfast is your typical continental breakfast, nothing fancy. I believe they offer cottages as well that would be worth staying at as well. Their location is perfect and walkable to the beach ...
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Accommodating staff
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
We really enjoyed our stay. Very clean and roomy. Staff was nice. Walked us to our room instead of just pointing and handling a map. Same thing with ice. She walked with me to point it out. Conveniently located.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
L Auberge Carmel
Nice service, comfortable room
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Carmel
Northwest Carmel
While visiting Northwest Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Golden Rectangle
If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Carmel
Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Hatton Fields
While Hatton Fields might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Plaza.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
