Rancho Rio Vista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 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
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
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
Garrapata Beach which includes rocky coastline

Garrapata State Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Garrapata State Park, a lovely green space in Carmel. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the golf courses.

Garrapata State Park

Activities

Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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

AU$88
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
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
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea

Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

AU$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

AU$224
per adult
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

AU$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive

Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive

AU$1,689
per traveller
Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive
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Our pick of the best Rancho Rio Vista 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$385 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$385
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (2,469 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 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$344 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$344
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 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! (1,367 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 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$274 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$274
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 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! (1,034 reviews)
"The room was lovely with an awesome balcony/patio, and the views were spectacular."

Reviewed on 5 Feb. 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$305 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$305
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 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! (1,423 reviews)
"Very peaceful area and staff was welcoming and friendly."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 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$314 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$314
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 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! (1,483 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 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$577 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$577
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 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! (1,290 reviews)
"True luxury especially ocean front rooms are much better then other brand names."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Rio Vista

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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
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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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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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High Meadows

While High Meadows may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Plaza and Del Monte Shopping Center.

High Meadows
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Jack's Peak

If you're spending some time in Jack's Peak, Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park are top sights worth seeing.

Jack's Peak

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