Rancho Rio Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rancho Rio Vista
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.
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.
Monastery Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the 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 Rancho Rio Vista Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Location, Location, Location!!!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Staff was super pleasant, and as always, i enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Spa is not actually a spa, staff in general ignorant and neither steam room nor sauna was ready for guests to enjoy. Shouldn’t be there as the rest of the property and staff was brilliant!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Clean, well appointed room, comfortable mattress and pillows, solid WiFi, and large TVs. Vanity space was lacking. Restaurant prices were high but service and food were good. Biggest complaint was the near-$200 in resort fees and parking. This has always been a reputable property in Monterey, but ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
This gem is one of the most beautiful boutique hotels! Very accommodating and accessible to surrounding activities
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Lean and convenient. Nice shower, comfortable beds
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Rio Vista
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.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mission Fields
While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon.
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.
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.
