Downtown Carmel
Carmel
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Popular places to visit
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.
Galante Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.
The Doud Arcade
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Doud Arcade during your visit to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Blair Estate Tasting Room
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blair Estate Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Stroll along the pebble beaches or seek out the golf courses.
The Carmel Business Association
Enjoy an outing to The Carmel Business Association during your stay in Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its golf courses.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Private 3 - 4 Hour Whale Watching Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
We had a wonderful stay. Check-in and check-out were easy and hassle-free with very friendly staff. The free parking was a huge bonus and very convenient. Our room was spacious, spotless, and comfortable, offering a beautiful view of the town and the ocean from the balcony. The location couldn’t ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Pine Inn
Older hotel, in good condition. Walking distance to bars, restaurants, and the ocean.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Normandy Inn
Great staff, clean room and remodeled bathroom looks great. Awful water pressure in shower made washing hair difficult. Great location but…there will always be noise from adjacent rooms. Old hotel with paper thin walls. You can hear snoring from all directions
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
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
Great location and very nice hotel
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach 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.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
