Carmel Riviera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carmel Riviera
Activities
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
NZ$107
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
NZ$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
NZ$130
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
NZ$35
per traveller
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
NZ$112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
NZ$40
per adult
Our pick of the best Carmel Riviera Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is NZ$491 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$491
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is NZ$566 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$566
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is NZ$341 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$341
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is NZ$666 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$666
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,658 reviews)
"Wonderful motel with bay view."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
The Monterey Hotel
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is NZ$235 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$235
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,763 reviews)
"Al"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is NZ$388 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$388
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,789 reviews)
"Súper bien muy bonito y tranquilo volvería con gusto 😎"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 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.
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.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
