Carmel Riviera Travel Guide

Carmel

Carmel Highlands is the California Riviera
Carmel Riviera

Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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

Carmel Beach
These are golfers approaching the green at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye, in Carmel, California.

Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

4/5(1 review)

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
GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(3 reviews)

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

Bixby Bridge

4/5(62 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
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Folktale Winery and Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Folktale Winery and Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Folktale Winery and Vineyards

Things to do

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Rp1.075.452
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Rp2.237.634
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Big Sur California: Pacific Coast Highway Self-Drive Tour

Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay

Rp234.015
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Cannery Row Cross Overs

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Rp155.941
per adult
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

Rp503.034
per adult
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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

Rp138.595
per adult
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Carmel Riviera

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.364.620 per night from 28 May to 29 May
Rp4.364.620
Rp5.166.665 total
28 May - 29 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,173 reviews)
Great hotel , and staff was a great help

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is Rp6.587.778 per night from 11 May to 12 May
Rp6.587.778
Rp7.585.210 total
11 May - 12 May
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! (1,516 reviews)
Outstanding place to stay!

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is Rp3.980.478 per night from 11 May to 12 May
Rp3.980.478
Rp5.309.332 total
11 May - 12 May
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. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is Rp2.174.488 per night from 12 May to 13 May
Rp2.174.488
Rp2.482.372 total
12 May - 13 May
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,637 reviews)
This is a historic hotel that maintains that same vibe. It has many very nice updates and our room was very spacious. They staff were always available and greeted is each time we walked by. We lived the hotel and the walkability of the area. Be sure to be there on a Tuesday night for the farmer's ...

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is Rp3.379.935 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp3.379.935
Rp4.014.756 total
25 May - 26 May
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,738 reviews)
Everything at the this place was spot on. We had a great experience.

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is Rp3.678.877 per night from 10 May to 11 May
Rp3.678.877
Rp4.149.891 total
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,638 reviews)
Breakfast was not well stocked and not very flavorful. Nice room with a fireplace and pretty view.

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Riviera

A View of the California Coastline along State Road 1

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

Carmel Highlands
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Carmel Meadows

Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, but Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Carmel Meadows
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Carmel, California

Mission Fields

While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.

Mission Fields
Sunset Point - Pebble Beach, California, February 17, 2018: Beautiful sea and rocky point vista along the 17 Mile Drive south of Cypress Point Golf Course overlooking Sunset Point.

Carmel Point

5/5(1 area review)

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

Carmel Point
Carmel Valley overlook in panoramic format, Carmel Valley Road in Northern California East of Carmel

Hatton Fields

While Hatton Fields isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hatton Fields
Golden Rectangle

Golden Rectangle

5/5(11 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle

Carmel Riviera Travel Guide