Downtown Carmel
Carmel
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Popular places to visit
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.
Galante Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.
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.
Blair Estate Tasting Room
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blair Estate Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.
The Carmel Business Association
Enjoy an outing to The Carmel Business Association during your stay in Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
De Tierra Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at De Tierra Vineyards during your travels to Carmel.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Room was great, all the employees were wonderful.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Pine Inn
Rustic. Walkable. Convenient.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Normandy Inn
One of the most satisfying stays at a hotel that we have ever had. We were on our Honeymoon. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
We have been staying very year for a couple of years now, and we LOVE it here. The service, the amenities, everything.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Clean room, great distance from everything. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
L Auberge Carmel
Nice service, comfortable room
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
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.
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.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
