Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset
Carmel featuring a garden and a house
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Carmel which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes
Carmel which includes street scenes, a small town or village and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
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
Sunset Center showing interior views and theatre scenes

Sunset Center

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

Sunset Center

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

Golden Bough Playhouse

You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

Golden Bough Playhouse

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

Activities

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

NZ$1,050
per traveller
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

NZ$248
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

NZ$265
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Real Wood Fire PEBBLE BEACH Location

Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea

NZ$875
per traveller
Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

NZ$208
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

NZ$103
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
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Our pick of the best Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$1,184 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$1,184
10 Aug - 11 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 our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Located not to far from the beach. Super friendly staff. The property was beautiful and relaxing. Only thing we didn’t like was check in was at 4 but our room wasn’t available until 430."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$455 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$455
5 Aug - 6 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Housekeeping was not the best. I honestly feel they were understaffed. Had to keep reminding the front desk that we wanted daily service."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Pine Inn
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$744 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$744
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Terrific location to thoroughly enjoy Carmel by the Sea! The only downsize is the limited parking offered at the hotel. There are only about 8 spots, so we ventured to the side streets to find parking of our rental. We would definitely stay there again!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Normandy Inn
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! (1,247 reviews)
"Nice hotel, carpet is a bit worn. Not a lot of style for an old hotel but it’s in a great location"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$557 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$557
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,409 reviews)
"Not enough handicap parking - and parking lots stayed full forcing us to park quite a distance from our handicap access room. Room was also showing some wear, not bad but just below what I expect of a Hyatt."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$637 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$637
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,345 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay here. Received a upgrade to full ocean ciew on my wedding night!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

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 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 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
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
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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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