Carmel Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carmel Valley
Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.
Port of San Diego
Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to Port of San Diego. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Balboa Park
One of America’s largest urban green spaces, Balboa Park is an exciting spot packed with art, culture, and a world-renowned zoo.
SeaWorld
A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.
Activities
La Jolla Cove: App-Based Driving Audio Tour
San Diego: Pacific Beach 4-Mile Running Tour
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
Our pick of the best Carmel Valley Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
All great!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beauty of hotel; delicious food at every dining venue there; helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
The room was very clean.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
Very clean!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Required an accumulated deposit for all the nights there, in advance of the stay. For example, if the deposit for each night was $100 and the stay was 5 nights, $500 was secured. This, on a prepayed hotel room. I had booked this room for an adult child (over 30 years old) as a gift and found this ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
It was nice and the bar up top was great
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Valley
North Pacific Beach
If you're spending some time in North Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier and Tourmaline Surfing Park are top sights worth seeing.
Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Crystal Pier while you're exploring the area.
Crown Point
While visiting Crown Point, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches.
Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Central Mission Beach
While visiting Central Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.
Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
