Golden Rectangle Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Golden Rectangle
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.
Sunset Center
Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.
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.
Wrath Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Golden Bough Playhouse
You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Our pick of the best Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals
Normandy Inn
This was a cute hotel close to the beach and town
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Pine Inn
This is a quaint, very charming, centrally located , “Super” Staff, great parking and we enjoyed our stay. (The Hotel itself needs some upgrading as far as condition of the furniture, carpets, door handles, bath faucets, towel racks, and dusting, we were in room #45.)That was for the owner, they ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
La Playa Hotel
This is a lovely hotel, with the most attentive staff. Rooms and common areas are very well appointed and relaxing. The door to our room didn’t close tightly which was odd. Free parking and breakfast were included, except an expresso at breakfast was chargeable ($10) and there was a $60 ‘amenity’ ...
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Carmel Beach Hotel
Excellent location, wonderful room, beautiful views
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Location, Location, Location!!!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Very nice stay.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle
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.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
