Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset
Carmel featuring a garden and a house
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a small town or village
Carmel which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes
Carmel which includes street scenes, a small town or village and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
Carmel Plaza

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
Sunset Center showing interior views and theatre scenes

Sunset Center

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

Sunset Center

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.

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

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.

Wrath Winery

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.

Golden Bough Playhouse

Activities

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

AU$244
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

AU$965
per traveller
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

AU$191
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
Real Wood Fire PEBBLE BEACH Location

Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea

AU$804
per traveller
Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Get social!

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

AU$228
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

AU$244
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Our pick of the best Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
The price is AU$1,017 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$1,017
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The experience!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$413 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$413
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Car week
"Great location, walk to beach or everywhere in town and more! Bed was very comfortable, hotel is old but spacious and parking can be a challenge, they have a parking lot but not enough spots for all guests so a couple of nights we were on the street but it worked out😎"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Pine Inn
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$734 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$734
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel. Cute building. Walkable to many shops and restaurants"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Normandy Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (313 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

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Carmel Beach Hotel
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,296 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

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The Monterey Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$481 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$481
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,695 reviews)
"Great property with very convenient location. Two queen room was great for family."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
Forest Theater Guild which includes a garden and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a fountain, skyline and heritage architecture

Carmel Point

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel
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Northeast Carmel

4/5(3 area reviews)

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northeast Carmel
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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.

Hatton Fields

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