Carmel Highlands Travel Guide
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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.
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 Mission Basilica
This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.
Bixby Bridge
This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.
Garrapata State Park
Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities such as golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.
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 Carmel Highlands
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Beautiful views, lovely staff. Furniture in our room was dated motel like, view from the balcony made up for it. Bed was good. Kitchenette consisted of Keurig coffeemaker. Housekeeping provided us with wine glasses and few utensils we requested. Bathroom was fine.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
The room was amazing with a beautiful view of the ocean.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Very nice and clean.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Staff is friendly and very helpful. Perfect place for families, especially with little ones.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Highlands
Carmel Riviera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carmel Riviera and surrounding area, you can visit Gibson Beach and China Cove.
Carmel Meadows
Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, but Carmel Mission Basilica and Monastery Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
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 Sunset Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
