Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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Sunset Center

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

Sunset Center
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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
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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
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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.

Monastery Beach

Activities

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Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

NZ$225
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
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Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

NZ$242
Per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

NZ$32
Per adult
Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
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Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$13
Per adult
Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

NZ$81
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
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Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

NZ$161
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Our pick of the best Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals

Pine Inn
Pine Inn
3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$409 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$409
per night
29 May - 30 May
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 and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Loved this Hotel
"The Pine Inn was in a great location in Carmel. Easy to walk to the beach and around the cute downtown. The staff were very friendly. No elevator, so you better be able to do stairs and carry belongings up and down them. Parking was easy. Loved staying at the Pine Inn."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Pine Inn
La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel
4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$670 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$670
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"My husband and I stayed here for the weekend, and we were immediately impressed by the welcoming atmosphere upon our arrival. Don at the front desk assisted us, and his knowledge of the area, along with his friendly demeanor, made us feel right at home. The room was made with thoughtful details that ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

La Playa Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel
2 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$901 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$901
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
"A lively property and good service, though room was small and TV frustrating for the weird remote and some missing channels."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Carmel Beach Hotel
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$421 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$421
per night
29 May - 30 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!! The ladies who hosted the morning continental breakfast were so kind and helpful."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Normandy Inn
L Auberge Carmel
L Auberge Carmel
4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$753 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$753
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"This is a hidden gem in Carmel-by-the-sea!"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

L Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde Inn
Monte Verde Inn
3.5 out of 5
Monte Verde Street, Between Ocean and 7th Avenues, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$459 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$459
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (516 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful, gave us a lot of suggestions to local food and drinks. The location was brilliant, right next to downtown Carmel and 8min walk to beach. They also serve breakfast to your door around 8 am daily, which is delicious and has balanced ingredients. My only complaint is the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

Monte Verde Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

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.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a house, a fountain and skyline

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 which includes a house, autumn colours 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
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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
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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
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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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