Carmel Point Travel Guide

Carmel

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a clear blue sea, and a mountainous backdrop.
A garden with a fountain, palm trees, and a building with a dome.
A sunset over a rocky coastline with a wooden structure on the left.
A corridor with wooden benches, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.
A building with barred windows, wooden beams, and a worn facade.

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A historic church with a dome, bell towers, and an arched entrance.

Carmel Mission Basilica

9.0/10 (720 reviews)
This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.
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Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Rp1.347.450
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Rp1.113.892
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

Rp431.184
per adult
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey
Cannery Row Cross Overs

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

Rp161.514
per adult
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Rp1.167.790
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Rp215.592
per traveller
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour
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Top hotels in Carmel Point

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is Rp3.601.934 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
Rp3.601.934
Rp4.282.888 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,749 reviews)
"1st time at this hotel choose it because it was centralized to everh"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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 Rp3.167.966 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp3.167.966
Rp4.416.145 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is Rp5.679.556 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp5.679.556
Rp6.555.269 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is Rp2.365.081 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
Rp2.365.081
Rp2.951.592 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

3 out of 5
1150 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is Rp2.099.320 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp2.099.320
Rp2.404.645 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,562 reviews)
"Cute and cozy. Location was great Nice vibe"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is Rp2.424.796 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
Rp2.424.796
Rp2.851.868 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,937 reviews)
"The location is amazing. You can walk just about anywhere in town with access to many restaurants and shops! The room was very spacious, had an amazing bathroom and we loved the personal fireplace in our room. The beds were cozy and there were multiple seating areas. Definitely get your bang for ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hotel Pacific
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Where to stay in Carmel Point

Find the best Carmel Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street sign with directions to City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, HWY 1, Public Parking 2 Blks, Carmel Mission, and Sunset Center.

Downtown Carmel

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

A house with a unique architectural style, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Golden Rectangle

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

A riverbank with sand and rocks, a calm river, and a mountainous landscape in the background.

Southeast Carmel

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

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
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Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a rocky outcrop, and a person walking.

Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point Travel Guide