Carmel Woods Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carmel Woods
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Our pick of the best Carmel Woods Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The room was very
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Monterey Hotel
The hot tub was out of service
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The room service was the worst. Ordered chicken noodle soup. When it arrived it tasted like it came from the can so I called the front desk and to tell them this and asked why it tasted unseasoned. I was told that it was from a Campbell soup can which absolutely threw me.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Nice location with many restaurants and coffee shops around.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Great in all respects but hot water was only lukewarm on 3/1/26
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
Room was recently redone and very nice and even had a fireplace. View was great and breakfast buffet pretty good. No waffles but they had scrambled eggs and alternated between bacon and sausage links. It was nice being able to walk just two blocks to Ocean Ave to go shopping.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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 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.
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.
