Mission Fields Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

Carmel Beach
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

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 Valley Ranch Golf Course
Carmel Plaza

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 Plaza
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
Bixby Bridge showing landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge

Bixby Bridge

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

Bixby Bridge
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

Activities

Storybook Cottage - Comstock Fairy Tale House Santa Fe Street Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

NZ$13
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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

NZ$92
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour

Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour

NZ$25
per adult
Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

NZ$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

NZ$265
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Our pick of the best Mission Fields Hotel Deals

Carmel River Inn
Carmel River Inn
3 out of 5
26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA
Stay at this 3-star motel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great location. Beautiful gardens around the cabins. Only 8 min drive to Carmel Mainstreet. So cozy and comfortable. Thank you for the great experience."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

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Carmel River Inn
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,224 reviews)
"Great layover location. Easy parking across the street in the public garage. Birds are noisy but they are all over the city so you won’t escape them."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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The Monterey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$560 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$560
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,385 reviews)
"The lobby, fireplaces and gym were nice and the dining options were good. The room we stayed in was dusty. The balcony gate was damaged so our little one couldn't be there unsupervised. I recommend staying at a room close to the main lobby area that overlooks the golf course. The rooms on the other ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,505 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

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Stargazer Inn and Suites
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$570 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$570
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,669 reviews)
"The hotel is huge and has its own mini plaza with some restaurants, cafes and spa. It is away from the crowds of cannery row which meant there is lots of space to walk. It is 5 minutes walk from fisherman's wharf with some really good restaurants as well as others on the opposite side. We absolutely ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,203 reviews)
"Anniversary trip to California. One night in Carmel. Beautiful area and we felt very safe walking around the city at night. Very nice room with fireplace and a good breakfast. Limited parking but we were able to park close on the street. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

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Carmel Bay View Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Mission Fields

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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.

Hatton Fields
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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.

Carmel Meadows
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a house, a fountain and skyline

Carmel Point

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(5 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

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

Downtown Carmel

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