Carmel Highlands Travel Guide
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Activities
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
NZ$128
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
NZ$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
NZ$106
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
NZ$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
NZ$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
NZ$39
per adult
Our pick of the best Carmel Highlands Hotel Deals
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
The price is NZ$1,289 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$1,289
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (964 reviews)
"This place is amazing! It’s comfortable, quiet, and absolutely beautiful. The views are breathtaking! The food is great and the service is even better. Every single member of the staff we encountered was fabulous and kind. Our room was cozy and the bed was super comfy! We’ll definitely come ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
120 Highlands Drive Carmel CA
The price is NZ$1,029 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$1,029
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (307 reviews)
"Beautiful property in a beautiful setting. My only complaint was communication between staff and my husband. We had an issue with housekeeping and reported it. We were told they would get back to us and they never did. My husband had to leave a vm and we still never heard back from them."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is NZ$545 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$545
6 July - 7 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! (3,320 reviews)
"Not clean, sheets dorty"
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is NZ$459 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$459
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! (1,778 reviews)
"Very average. Nothing special. Much better options in Carmel"
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is NZ$751 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$751
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,593 reviews)
"Great time as always room was a bit small but great time as always"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is NZ$481 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$481
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,658 reviews)
"Carpet is old and smells other than that it’s ok"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Carmel Highlands
Find the best Carmel Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Carmel Highlands
Learn more about Carmel Highlands
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.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.
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.
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.
Carmel Highlands Travel Guide
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- Gibson Beach
- Lone Cypress Pine
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Carmel Beach
- Tor House
- Presidio of Monterey
- Lake El Estero
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Visit Carmel Point
- Visit Pacific Grove
- Visit Golden Rectangle
- Visit Del Monte Forest
- Visit Gonzales
- Visit Aptos
- Visit Carmel
- Visit Carmel Valley
- Visit Salinas
- Visit Old Monterey
- Visit Monterey Wine Country
- Visit Slates Hot Springs
- Visit Monterey
- Visit Pajaro Dunes
- Visit Moss Landing
- Visit Big Sur
- Visit Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
- Visit Pebble Beach
- Visit Downtown Monterey
- Visit Northwest Carmel
- Visit Carmel Beach Walk
- Visit Pajaro
