Downtown Carmel

Carmel

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Carmel featuring a small town or village, a house and heritage architecture
Carmel featuring a small town or village, street scenes and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Carmel Plaza

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 Plaza

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its golf courses.

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

Wrath Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

Wrath Winery

Galante Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area, or enjoy its golf courses.

Galante Vineyards

The Carmel Business Association

Enjoy an outing to The Carmel Business Association during your stay in Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

The Carmel Business Association

Blair Estate Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blair Estate Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.

Blair Estate Tasting Room

Things to do

Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

P3,199
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

P2,327
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

P1,454
per adult
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

P1,163
per traveler
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

P7,271
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

P8,085
per adult
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.
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Top hotels in Downtown Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,249 reviews)
"Great place to stay. We got a room at the pool (at the front), and didn’t love the morning noise. Other rooms have been much better in this regard. Everything else about the property was really nice and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

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Carmel Bay View Inn
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is P13,641 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P13,641
P15,601 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Classic hotel in a convenient location close to everything there is to enjoy in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our room was comfortable and well appointed. Only complaints were that rooms don’t have coffee makers and stair carpeting in lobby off Ocean Avenue should be replaced."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Pine Inn
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P23,059 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P23,059
P25,923 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely stay"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Normandy Inn
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

4 out of 5
Ocean And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is P23,116 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P23,116
P28,594 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
"What a beautiful property in a beautiful town. Would definitely return!"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is P7,808 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
P7,808
P10,440 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Walkable from all downtown areas"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Carmel Inn And Suites
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,287 reviews)
"Beautiful vintage feel"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

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The Monterey Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel

Carmel featuring a house, fall colors and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

While visiting Northwest Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Northwest Carmel
Forest Theater Guild showing a park and theater scenes

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel featuring a house, fall colors and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

Northeast Carmel
Carmel Mission featuring heritage architecture, a fountain and skyline

Carmel Point

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

Carmel Point
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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.

Hatton Fields

Downtown Carmel