Carmel River State Beach

Photo by Aleks Slijepcevic
Photo by Aleks Slijepcevic

Popular places to visit

Tor House

Tor House

Be inspired by this fairytale stone cottage on the dramatic Carmel Big Sur coastline, built by one of America’s legendary poets.

Tor House
Carmel Mission which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

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.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Monastery Beach

Monastery Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Monastery Beach
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
The Barnyard

The Barnyard

You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Barnyard during your stay in Carmel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.

The Barnyard
Forest Theater Guild

Forest Theater Guild

Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.

Forest Theater Guild

Top Hotel Deals

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
Carmel Mission Inn
La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel
4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
La Playa Hotel
Villa Mara Carmel
Villa Mara Carmel
4 out of 5
2408 Bay View Ave, Carmel, CA
Villa Mara Carmel
Pine Inn
Pine Inn
3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
Pine Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Carmel Bay View Inn
Normandy Inn
Normandy Inn
2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
Normandy Inn
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA
Hotel Carmel
L Auberge Carmel
L Auberge Carmel
4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel, CA
L Auberge Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
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