Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
Carmel
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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 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.
Sunset Center
Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.
Galante Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.
The Doud Arcade
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Doud Arcade during your visit to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Golden Bough Playhouse
You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in Golden Rectangle
Normandy Inn
Breakfast menu good. Nice selections. Service excellent and very clean
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Pine Inn
Location
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
La Playa Hotel
Old world elegance with a great view, friendly staff and a wonderful breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Carmel Beach Hotel
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Was nice
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Good rooms, clean and just what you need. Excellent location! Walk downtown and or to the Fisherman’s Warf.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade 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.
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.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
