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.
Garrapata State Park
Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities like golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.
Downtown Carmel Hotel Deals
Carmel Bay View Inn
Great place in a great location! Our room was a little dated but everything was very comfortable & clean, the room had a small fireplace and we had plenty of room for our luggage etc. Breakfast had a nice spread too!
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Normandy Inn
Cleanliness is their claim to fame. Someone’s constantly cleaning or maintaining something. Staff is warm, helpful, and attentive. This hotel is central to everything. We stayed 6 nights and walked to breakfast and dinner at a different restaurant each day within 3 or 4 short blocks. Didn’t need ...
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Pine Inn
I booked a two-night stay at Pine Inn during my daughter’s spring break. We’re local. Our room was ready earlier than the official check-in time, and it was clean and matched what was shown on the website and in traveler photos. Parking is located across the street and is first-come, first-served, ...
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
clean, great
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
Parking was scarce, some shops nearby. They did not clean the room until the 3rd day, we had to ask them to clean and it was done half ass. I will not recommend this place to anyone
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Restaurant was a little over priced, the bar had a good selection, but the bar staff was very unwelcoming.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
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.
