Southeast Carmel Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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

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 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 Mission Basilica
This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.

Bixby Bridge
This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.
Activities

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

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

Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
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Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Carmel

Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- Carmel Beach
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- Del Monte Beach
- Presidio of Monterey
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
- Monterey Convention Center
- Naval Postgraduate School