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
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

Activities

Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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

AU$89
per adult
100% 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$155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

AU$40
per adult
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package
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.
Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive

Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive

AU$48
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$386 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$386
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
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! (2,415 reviews)
"Great location to downtown and the nearby trails. We didn’t know that we needed to call the front desk to request the garbage take out. But eventually I made a request with the staff at the front desk, the garbage remained in our room. Well I can understand it was New Year’s Eve so the businesss ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$262 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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! (1,434 reviews)
Happy Wife, Happy Life!
"My wife loved this place! She thought the rooms were well designed and crafted with quality...not the usual with a hotel. My take was that it was safe, comfortable, and clean. All the things that matter for me. I would add that across the street is the Wild Plum Cafe which has delicious pastries ..."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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$320 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$320
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 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! (1,326 reviews)
"Room was super dirty , they never vacuum the room and was full of chips on the floor when we get in. Bathroom too small, not enough space, and not a cheap hotel for that experience"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$323 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$323
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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! (1,393 reviews)
"The pool was awesome and late night spa was the best idea, ev charging system was a disaster either you should have it or you shouldn't have it the idea of loaning a charger is kinda not doable since some people keep the charger and won't return it and some people park the car on EV spot and won't ..."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

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$551 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$551
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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! (1,293 reviews)
"Excellent stay; would do it again with family"

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$109 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$109
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,352 reviews)
"Very clean and updated. Close to restaurants and the aquarium. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Stargazer Inn and Suites
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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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