Carmel Riviera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
NZ$131
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
NZ$108
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
NZ$122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
NZ$40
per adult
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
NZ$35
per traveller
Our pick of the best Carmel Riviera Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is NZ$455 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$455
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (3,688 reviews)
"Great location near the wharf"
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is NZ$526 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$526
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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. ...
Monarch Resort
1111 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is NZ$236 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$236
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Very clean hotel. Nice and quaint and awesome interior hallway with plants. Well maintained and upkeep. Would definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is NZ$369 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$369
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Pacific Inn
2332 North Fremont Street Monterey CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$162 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$162
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel Pacific
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is NZ$270 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$270
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,854 reviews)
"This was our second stay at Pacific, and the service was excellent as always. It’s close to the areas we wanted to visit, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was immaculate and very quiet at night. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 Riviera
Find the best Carmel Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach 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 Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
