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Activities
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
NZ$109
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
NZ$123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
NZ$132
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
NZ$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
NZ$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
NZ$41
per adult
Our pick of the best Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is NZ$1,680 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$1,680
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The front desk staff was polite but nothing particularly memorable. We hadn’t had time to research or book dinner reservations before arriving, so I asked the concierge for recommendations. They handed me a restaurant booklet, which was helpful for options, but they didn’t offer any personal suggestions ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Carmel Beach Hotel
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA
The price is NZ$828 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$828
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (470 reviews)
"Property was amazing. A little tucked away hotel on the outskirts of Carmel with direct access to the beach. We did have a little snafu with check-in staff we provided Hillary with our phone number and they were supposed to have texted us when our room was ready and they forgot. The one amazing aspect ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Pine Inn
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is NZ$494 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$494
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Great location!!"
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is NZ$549 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$549
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,410 reviews)
"Clean room Pool area small bit nice Breakfast not included and for such a high price we thought it should have been!"
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is NZ$533 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$533
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,823 reviews)
"The staff was outstanding"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is NZ$818 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$818
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,621 reviews)
"The Balcony rooms have an amazing view of the Harbour with playful otters and seals."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Golden Rectangle
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Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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- Visit Carmel Point
- Visit Pacific Grove
- Visit Del Monte Forest
- Visit Gonzales
- Visit Aptos
- Visit Santa Cruz
- Visit Carmel
- Visit Carmel Valley
- Visit Salinas
- Visit Old Monterey
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- Visit Pajaro Dunes
- Visit Moss Landing
- Visit Big Sur
- Visit Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
- Visit Carmel Highlands
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- Visit Amesti
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- Carmel Highlands Holidays
- San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
- Monterey State Historic Park
- Sunset Center
- Carmel Holidays
- Coast Guard Pier
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Carmel Beach
- Tor House
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Jacks Peak County Park
