Downtown Carmel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Carmel which includes street scenes, a small town or village and a sunset

Popular places to visit

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

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its golf courses.

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

Wrath Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Wrath Winery

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

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

Blair Estate Tasting Room

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

Blair Estate Tasting Room

Activities

Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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

NZ$92
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

NZ$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
"Family Friendly" Scenic E-Bike Tour along 17 Mile Dr

"Family Friendly" Scenic E-Bike Tour along 17 Mile Dr

NZ$132
per adult
"Family Friendly" Scenic E-Bike Tour along 17 Mile Dr
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

NZ$42
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.

NZ$233
per adult
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

NZ$33
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
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Our pick of the best Downtown Carmel Hotel Deals

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
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! (1,259 reviews)
"Excellent place. Small but amazing location."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

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Carmel Bay View Inn
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$466 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$466
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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)
Car week
"Great location, walk to beach or everywhere in town and more! Bed was very comfortable, hotel is old but spacious and parking can be a challenge, they have a parking lot but not enough spots for all guests so a couple of nights we were on the street but it worked out😎"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Pine Inn
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$812 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$812
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel. Cute building. Walkable to many shops and restaurants"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Normandy Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$257 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$257
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Walkable from all downtown areas"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Carmel Inn And Suites
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

4 out of 5
Ocean And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$816 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$816
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (331 reviews)
"have always stayed at petit pali in carmel. always perfect."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,296 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel

Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house 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
Forest Theater Guild which includes a garden and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Golden Rectangle
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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
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a fountain, skyline and heritage architecture

Carmel Point

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point
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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

Downtown Carmel Travel Guide

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