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 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
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
Monastery Beach

Monastery Beach

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

Monastery Beach

Activities

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$111
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$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour

Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour

AU$24
per adult
Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

AU$46
per adult
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$150
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
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Our pick of the best Carmel Point Hotel Deals

Villa Mara Carmel
Villa Mara Carmel
4 out of 5
2408 Bay View Ave, Carmel, CA
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"Absolutely a beautiful hotel! Wonderful staff! Very welcoming. Very quiet area that’s close to the beach. Street parking."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

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Villa Mara Carmel
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$385 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$385
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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! (2,532 reviews)
"Very convenient it’s very close to the wharf and downtown . The staff are very friendly."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$333 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$333
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,466 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious! Swimming pool and tub was clean and nice! Service was great! Only issue was extra daily charge $30 and tax for parking and $10 amenities plus tax Honestly $35 a night just to park in an open space parking space is ridiculously high This is not ritz carlton Only thing I was ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$576 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$576
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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! (1,263 reviews)
"Amazing stay in the heart of Monteray!"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$236 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$236
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,130 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$331 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$331
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,538 reviews)
"What a beautiful property and restaurant. Staff was responsive and friendly!"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Casa Munras Garden 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 Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Golden Rectangle
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Carmel Meadows

Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, but Monastery Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica 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
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours 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
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Hatton Fields

While Hatton Fields isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Plaza 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 Carmel Plaza and Carmel Mission Basilica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southeast Carmel

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