Carmel Highlands

Carmel

A View of the California Coastline along State Road 1
The Famous Bixby Bridge on California State Route 1
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur, Carmel Highlands, Monterey County, California, USA
Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands

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

HK$486
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

HK$106
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Big Sur California: Pacific Coast Highway Self-Drive Tour

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

HK$106
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

HK$1,010
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

HK$587
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

HK$548
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
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Top hotels in Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
The price is HK$4,573 per night from 14 May to 15 May
HK$4,573
HK$5,544 total
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (935 reviews)
Everything was lovely. I enjoed this getaway for a few days to myself. I kept up my workout routine in the gym. The drinks were delicious and strong (3-5p) is happy hour so you get 30% off on top of the 10-15% discount you get if you're staying. Also, There's wine tasting on Wednesdays and that was ...

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

4 out of 5
120 Highlands Drive Carmel CA
The price is HK$3,616 per night from 28 May to 29 May
HK$3,616
HK$4,479 total
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
Definitely felt like I was stepping into late 90s luxury. The rooms need a refresher but the location and views are amazing. We will be returning again!

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is HK$1,754 per night from 14 May to 15 May
HK$1,754
HK$2,081 total
14 May - 15 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! (3,180 reviews)
Was very close to the custom house plaza. Had a good amount of stores and food places around it. Very easy to get to and the staff were on top of everything would definitely go back. Room was spacious and clean

Reviewed on 12 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 HK$2,889 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
HK$2,889
HK$3,327 total
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (1,523 reviews)
The adjoining room door was next to the bed. Very poor sound proofing. The next room’s conversations at normal tones sounded like they were in our room. They talked until 2:45AM. The hotel clerk did make note of it the next morning when I reported it. Hopefully they will fix the problem.

Reviewed on 11 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 HK$1,793 per night from 26 May to 27 May
HK$1,793
HK$2,391 total
26 May - 27 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 HK$901 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
HK$901
HK$1,030 total
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (1,647 reviews)
I have to start by saying that hotel rates in Monterey are extremely high, but this hotel was even less expensive than one Motel 6 I looked at. This hotel has a newer building, and the older "historic" building, where we stayed. The elevator to the historic building wasn't working, so they sent us ...

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is the California Riviera

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 Riviera
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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 Highlands

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