Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
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.
Sunset Center
Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.
The Doud Arcade
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Doud Arcade during your visit to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Activities
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Our pick of the best Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals
Normandy Inn
The hotel is brand new and spotless everything in the room was solid a full kitchen lots of USB charging ports and very
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Pine Inn
We had a great stay at the Pine Inn. The location is perfect, very central and within walking distance to everything. The staff were extremely nice and helpful, and the hotel itself is very cute. Our room was quite small, but we didn’t mind it at all. Overall, a wonderful stay and we’d happily come ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
La Playa Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Carmel Beach Hotel
excellent, Denis the driver , whole staff highly recommend the place
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Room was very clean, spacious and had a great harbor view. The staff at the Portola were friendly and professional. Jacks restaurant was a wonderful place to eat dinner and breakfast. We will be back again!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Nice front desk
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle
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.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hatton Fields
While Hatton Fields isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Mission Basilica and Sunset Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
- Sunset Center
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Asilomar State Beach
- Lovers Point
- Monterey Convention Center
- Presidio of Monterey
- Del Monte Beach
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Los Padres National Forest
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
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