Carmel Point Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Carmel Mission Basilica
This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.
Tor House
Be inspired by this fairytale stone cottage on the dramatic Carmel Big Sur coastline, built by one of America’s legendary poets.
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
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.
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.
Bixby Bridge
This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.
Activities
Carmel by the Sea: A Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Carmel-by-the-Sea Mission Areas: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Monterey State Historic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Carmel Point Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Point
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
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.
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
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.
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.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
- Tor House
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Fishermans Wharf
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- Presidio of Monterey
- Del Monte Beach
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
- Bixby Bridge
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Convention Center