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 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 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Riviera
Carmel Meadows
Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, but Monastery Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach 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.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Southeast Carmel
When in Southeast Carmel, you can plan a visit to Carmel Plaza and Carmel Mission Basilica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Fishermans Wharf
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar State Beach
- Del Monte Beach
- Presidio of Monterey
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
- Bixby Bridge
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Monterey Convention Center
- Naval Postgraduate School