Golden Rectangle

Carmel

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

Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach showing landscape views and a beach as well as an individual femail

Carmel Beach

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
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
Sunset Center featuring theater scenes and interior views

Sunset Center

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

Sunset Center

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

Golden Bough Playhouse

You can enjoy a show at Golden Bough Playhouse during your stay in Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

Golden Bough Playhouse

Things to do

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

P9,248
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

P36,643
per traveler
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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
Real Wood Fire PEBBLE BEACH Location

Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea

P30,536
per traveler
Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Get social!

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

P8,666
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

P9,248
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Top hotels in Golden Rectangle

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
The price is P32,461 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P32,461
P40,546 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The experience!"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is P13,635 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
P13,635
P15,588 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"This place is great for a couples getaway. Restaurant and shopping are all walking distance We will come back again"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Pine Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews)
"Staff was nice and room was very clean. Area was always quiet and very close to the beach, just a walk away. The parking spots weren’t super obvious just had to ask. There weren’t many of them but I always seemed to find a parking spot available every night. Downtown area was a short drive away. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

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Carmel Beach Hotel
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 P23,048 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P23,048
P25,911 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! (1,001 reviews)
"cant beat the location, everything is walkable"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Normandy Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is P15,011 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P15,011
P17,755 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,707 reviews)
"Hospitality"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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! (1,280 reviews)
"Great location many places right outside hotel Beds were great Was worried about no AC in room but weather was so cool we were fine with just fan provided"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Carmel featuring a house, fall colors and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown 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 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
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
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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
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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

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