Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.
There is always a lot of fun activities at Carmel beach, however watching the sun setting down on the horizon has to be the most romantic. #LifeAtExpedia
One of the most beautiful California sunsets I've ever seen! The beach at Carmel is a must see experience!
I've never seen fog roll off the sea and meet land like I did here. The ocean was wild, loud, and so much different than my familiar Atlantic. #westcoast #california #bigsur #beaches #pacificocean

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Our pick of the best Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals

Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave. Carmel CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
Great Location. Clean & Cozy

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Normandy Inn
La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is NZ$936 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$936
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
We had a wonderful time during our stay. The staff took care of us really well, and they have transportation pick up/drop off from the hotel to downtown. Wellcome drinks, snacks (cookies) at night, great breakfast. We'll definitely come back.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is NZ$437 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$437
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Pine Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (377 reviews)
Awesome!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Carmel Beach Hotel
L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh Carmel CA
The price is NZ$1,168 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$1,168
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
Service was awesome.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

L Auberge Carmel
Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3 out of 5
Casanova & 7th Avenue Carmel CA
The price is NZ$270 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$270
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (643 reviews)
Tim was clean and well kept. Friendly staff and great location. Thank you!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
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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 which includes art 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
Sunset Point - Pebble Beach, California, February 17, 2018: Beautiful sea and rocky point vista along the 17 Mile Drive south of Cypress Point Golf Course overlooking Sunset Point.

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 Valley overlook in panoramic format, Carmel Valley Road in Northern California East of Carmel

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
Art galleries in beautiful downtown Carmel.

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
Winter beach day in Carmel. #lifeatexpedia

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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