Carmel River State Beach Tours and Activities

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Photo by Aleks Slijepcevic

Tours & day trips

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Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 234 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$247 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Price is NZ$14 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$41 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$98 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$169 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Tor House

Tor House

Be inspired by this fairytale stone cottage on the dramatic Carmel Big Sur coastline, built by one of America’s legendary poets.

Tor House
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

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
Monastery Beach

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
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
The Barnyard

The Barnyard

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The Barnyard during your stay in Carmel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.

The Barnyard
Forest Theater Guild

Forest Theater Guild

Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.

Forest Theater Guild

Top Carmel River State Beach Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

3 out of 5
26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Carmel Bay View Inn
3867 Dolce Tempo~ Quiet Area, Walk to Town & Beach

3867 Dolce Tempo~ Quiet Area, Walk to Town & Beach

Carmel
3867 Dolce Tempo~ Quiet Area, Walk to Town & Beach
Stunning views, Walk to Ocean Ave Carmel-By-The-Sea, Private, Gated grounds

Stunning views, Walk to Ocean Ave Carmel-By-The-Sea, Private, Gated grounds

Carmel
Stunning views, Walk to Ocean Ave Carmel-By-The-Sea, Private, Gated grounds
Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!

Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!

Carmel-by-the-Sea
Steps To Carmel Beach, in the golden rectangle. The perfect location!
Completely renovated Mid-Century Modern on Carmel Point - with EV Charger!

Completely renovated Mid-Century Modern on Carmel Point - with EV Charger!

Carmel, CA
Completely renovated Mid-Century Modern on Carmel Point - with EV Charger!
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
Carmel Mission Inn
3897 Driftwood - Walk to Beach & Mission, Hot Tub

3897 Driftwood - Walk to Beach & Mission, Hot Tub

Carmel
3897 Driftwood - Walk to Beach & Mission, Hot Tub
3902 Pacific Zen - Stunning Oceanfront Luxury Home

3902 Pacific Zen - Stunning Oceanfront Luxury Home

Carmel
3902 Pacific Zen - Stunning Oceanfront Luxury Home
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