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

The Doud Arcade

You can enjoy retail therapy at The Doud Arcade during your visit to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

The Doud Arcade

The Carmel Business Association

Enjoy an outing to The Carmel Business Association during your stay in Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

The Carmel Business Association

Activities

Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

AU$32
per adult
Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
Dog Friendly 17 Mile Drive Electric Bike and Sidecar Guided Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

AU$198
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

AU$251
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Get social!

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

AU$236
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural 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
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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$770 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$770
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
"WONDERFUL in every way! Clean, great location, staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn
Pine Inn
3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$378 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$378
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel!"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Pine Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$620 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$620
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (221 reviews)
Clean, Comfortable - great stay
"Our stay at The Carmel Beach Resort was absolutely amazing. It’s one block from Carmel Beach, clean and comfortable. Carmel by The Sea is a small quaint town so the property is small but very well maintained. My guess is that because most of the properties were built in the early 90’s with the exception ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Carmel Beach Hotel
Normandy Inn
Normandy Inn
2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
The price is AU$355 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$355
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Cute hotel, great location. You do need to park on the street."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Normandy Inn
L Auberge Carmel
L Auberge Carmel
4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$706 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$706
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (516 reviews)
"Well located hotel in Carmel. Good value. Staff service was not up to past stays."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

L Auberge 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$409 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$409
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

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
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
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 Carmel Beach 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 Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hatton Fields

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