Carmel Highlands

Carmel

A coastal landscape with a bridge, cliffs, and ocean.
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and lush greenery.
A coastal landscape with a winding road, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.
A coastal landscape with a prominent tree in the foreground, a rocky shoreline, and buildings in the distance.

Stay near popular Carmel Highlands attractions

Gravity Garden

Explore the lovely green spaces of Gravity Garden and enjoy the golf courses in Carmel. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
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Things to do

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

€20
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

€11
per traveller
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

€62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

€67
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Cannery Row Cross Overs

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

€8
per adult
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

€85
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

4 out of 5
120 Highlands Dr, Suite B Carmel CA
The price is €392 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
€392
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach ...
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €446 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
€446
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is €194 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
€194
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,755 reviews)
"For a convention center it is usual not to offer room service. You can order from the restaurant inside the hotel, you pick it up on the first floor. No plates, just cardboard boxes. No extra plates for the pizza, two micro sized napkins. No table in room to dine on. Very awkward situation and then ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is €218 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
€218
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is €339 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
€339
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,732 reviews)
"From the minute we checked, in it was a pure pleasure. Anna the staff member at the front desk was so personable and welcoming, She explained everything we would want to know, including the parking process. We went for a walk before check-in and Anna was there to welcome us back with a treat. We ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is €129 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
€129
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Carmel Mission Inn
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Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Find the best Carmel Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street sign with directions to City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, HWY 1, Public Parking 2 Blks, Carmel Mission, and Sunset Center.

Downtown Carmel

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

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Golden Rectangle

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

A riverbank with sand and rocks, a calm river, and a mountainous landscape in the background.

Southeast Carmel

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

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
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Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

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

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Northwest Carmel

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

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