Carmel Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a fountain, skyline and heritage architecture
Carmel Mission which includes heritage elements
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views
Carmel Point
Carmel Mission showing wild flowers

Popular places to visit

Carmel Mission Basilica featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(1 review)

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
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 Beach which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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 enjoy retail therapy at Carmel Plaza during your trip to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Carmel Plaza
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

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 Valley Ranch Golf Course
Bixby Bridge showing landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge

Bixby Bridge

4.5/5(12 reviews)

This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.

Bixby Bridge

Activities

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
If you stay around long enough, you may feel a tug at your pant leg at Colton Hall Jail.

Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

AU$47
per adult
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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

AU$89
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

AU$113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$153
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Our pick of the best Carmel Point Hotel Deals

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$362 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$362
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (2,473 reviews)
"The stay was honestly super convenient! The aquarium was very close & everything was pretty much 5-7 min walk for dinner options!"

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$366 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$366
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,369 reviews)
"Overall it was a nice stay and the staff was excellent, the resort just seemed a little out dated."

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$277 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$277
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (1,078 reviews)
"Person at desk was over the top helpful!"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$308 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$308
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,429 reviews)
"I loved everybody there."

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$316 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$316
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,472 reviews)
"Nothing"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$550 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$550
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,288 reviews)
"Very easy process checking in, friendly professional staff and a beautiful clean room/hotel!"

Reviewed on 25 Jan. 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Point

Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Sunset Center and Carmel Plaza.

Golden Rectangle
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Carmel Meadows

Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, but Carmel Mission Basilica and Monastery Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Carmel Meadows
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Mission Fields

While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.

Mission Fields
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Hatton Fields

While Hatton Fields isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Mission Basilica and Sunset Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hatton Fields
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

When in Southeast Carmel, you can plan a visit to Sunset Center and Carmel Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

5/5(1 area review)

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

Northwest Carmel

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