Carmel Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountainous landscape with a town nestled in the valley.
A hilly town with a large green park, residential houses, and a power line tower.
A hilly landscape with a small village, a large green field, and a power line tower.
Rolling hills, a winding path, and a distant cityscape under a partly cloudy sky.
A pink building with arched windows and balconies, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a grassy lawn.

Stay near popular Carmel Valley attractions

The Grand Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in San Diego at The Grand Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

San Diego Scenic Tour

San Diego Scenic Tour

NZ$161
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Diego Scenic Tour
San Diego: Luggage Storage in Pacific Beach

San Diego: Luggage Storage in Pacific Beach

NZ$19
per adult
San Diego: Luggage Storage in Pacific Beach
Ultimate La Jolla Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Ultimate La Jolla App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

NZ$30
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate La Jolla App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk

San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk

NZ$62
per adult
San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk
Cali Dreaming Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla & Pacific Beach

Cali Dreaming Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla & Pacific Beach

NZ$173
per adult
Cali Dreaming Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Scenic View

La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)

NZ$131
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)
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Our pick of the best Carmel Valley Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

3 out of 5
3939 Ocean Bluff Ave San Diego CA
The price is NZ$294 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$294
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA
The price is NZ$309 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$309
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,630 reviews)
"It is always a nice stay there.. we use this hotel at least once a year for the family. Just wish they had free breakfast 😕 that would get the hotel a 5 star from me"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is NZ$521 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$521
per night
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,913 reviews)
"Very clean. room was spacious. we got a bay side room - it was beautiful and so nice to wake up right next to the bay."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$173 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$173
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,957 reviews)
"Shower needs to be bleached"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is NZ$376 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$376
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is NZ$211 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$211
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Handlery Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Carmel Valley

Find the best Carmel Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large stadium with the sign "Cobo Park" and palm trees around it.

Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

A pier at sunset with people sitting and standing, waves crashing below.

Pacific Beach

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

A coastal cityscape with a long sandy beach, a pier, and dense urban buildings.

Mission Beach

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

A theater marquee with ornate designs and the name "Gaslamp Quarter".

Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Nova SD – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a marina, a large body of water, and a peninsula with buildings.

Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Valley Travel Guide

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