Carmel Woods
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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: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Private 3 - 4 Hour Whale Watching Cruise
Top hotels in Carmel Woods

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The front desk peoples need more smile specially the guy
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Cute hotel, very helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
When we arrived, we were told that our room had been “upgraded although it did not seem like an upgrade to me. The room is clean. The hotel is in a great location. The people were all very friendly and nice. We opted for the Thanksgiving brunch, which I don’t know maybe I’m old school but $380 for ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
View restaurant great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
This is one of my favorite hotels. Staff is wonderful, restaurant and bar are lovely. My only complaint is the rooms are becoming dated and the bathroom sliding door offers no privacy because of its age and being warped. Time to replace the bathroom doors.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Great dinner. Did not try breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Woods

High Meadows
While High Meadows may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Plaza and Del Monte Shopping Center.

Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach 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.

Jack's Peak
If you're spending some time in Jack's Peak, Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park are top sights worth seeing.

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.
