Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset
Carmel featuring a garden and a house
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a small town or village
Carmel which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes
Carmel which includes street scenes, a small town or village and a sunset

Popular places to visit

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
Sunset Center showing interior views and theatre scenes

Sunset Center

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

Sunset Center

Golden Bough Playhouse

You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

Golden Bough Playhouse

Blair Estate Tasting Room

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

Blair Estate Tasting Room

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

Activities

Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Tour

AU$23
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Tour
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

AU$246
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

AU$246
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Dog Friendly 17 Mile Drive Electric Bike and Sidecar Guided Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

AU$194
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

AU$31
per adult
Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

AU$31
per adult
Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals

La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel
4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
The price is AU$657 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$657
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful property very close to the white sand beach. Exceptional employees. The La Playa is a 5 star hotel."

Reviewed on 13 Dec. 2024

La Playa Hotel
Normandy Inn
Normandy Inn
2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
The price is AU$288 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$288
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Location, fireplace in bedroom were rest. Breakfast not so great and heater in bedroom was very loud."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Normandy Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$619 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$619
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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! (190 reviews)
"Excellent stay and staff! Will go again!"

Reviewed on 9 Dec. 2024

Carmel Beach Hotel
Pine Inn
Pine Inn
3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$375 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$375
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful lobby amazing location nice and helpful staff The shower need to be renovated asap!!"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Pine Inn
L Auberge Carmel
L Auberge Carmel
4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$586 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$586
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel right in the middle of Carmel, you can walk to restaurants and boutique. The room was well appointed - very comfortable bed and pillows, nice shower and we had everything we need. There is also a bar on property."

Reviewed on 29 Nov. 2024

L Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde Inn
Monte Verde Inn
3.5 out of 5
Monte Verde Street, Between Ocean and 7th Avenues, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$317 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$317
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (552 reviews)
"Super nice dog friendly we’ll be back"

Reviewed on 9 Dec. 2024

Monte Verde Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

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 Mission Basilica featuring a house, 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 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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Northeast Carmel

4/5(3 area reviews)

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Sunset Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northeast Carmel
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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
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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

Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

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