What is Carmel Valley like?

Carmel Valley is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. Be sure to check out Meadows Del Mar Golf Club and The Grand Golf Club as part of your Carmel Valley travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Carmel Valley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar is the highest ranked property in Carmel Valley. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar and Fairmont Grand Del Mar .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Carmel Valley area?

Expedia has 66 hotels and other accommodations in Carmel Valley to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carmel Valley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals in Carmel Valley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Carmel Valley?

For more details about updating your trip to Carmel Valley or cancelling it, click here .

What is there to do in this San Diego neighborhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Carmel Valley, check out Meadows Del Mar Golf Club and The Grand Golf Club. When you're sightseeing in San Diego, Los Penasquitos Marsh Nature Preserve and San Diego Polo Fields are also worth a stop.

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

San Diego Marriott Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Jenny

￥26,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Brian

￥30,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Rosa

￥21,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Lingfeng

￥19,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Courtney

￥20,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Aditya

￥118,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Keisha

￥20,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

20.9 km from Carmel Valley

Wilfredo

￥29,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

Ocean Beach, 23.4 km from Carmel Valley

Katrina

￥38,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

23.8 km from Carmel Valley

Jill

￥31,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Sea Harbor Hotel

24.5 km from Carmel Valley

Mark

Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach, 22 km from Carmel Valley

Charity

￥30,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 12 - Mar 13

The Beach Cottages

Pacific Beach, 17.2 km from Carmel Valley

Frank

￥31,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

12.3 km from Carmel Valley

Mindy

￥33,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 25 km from Carmel Valley

Jacorey

￥28,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 4 - Apr 5

2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers

The Dana on Mission Bay

Mission Bay, 19.8 km from Carmel Valley

Ethan

￥34,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

12.4 km from Carmel Valley

Motoko

￥41,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

The Sands of La Jolla

15.5 km from Carmel Valley

Gary

￥22,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Pacific View Inn

North Pacific Beach, 16.6 km from Carmel Valley

Tricia

￥31,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach, 15.5 km from Carmel Valley

philip

￥16,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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Where to stay in Carmel Valley

Find the best Carmel Valley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Carmel Valley

Seaport Village featuring a church or cathedral

Downtown San Diego

Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options.

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Pacific Beach

Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.

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Mission Beach

Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego's historic district boasts Victorian-era buildings, now housing vibrant restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Stroll from Broadway to Harbor Drive, and 4th to 6th Avenue, admiring the newly installed gaslamps at Market Street.

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Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean Beach and Dog Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

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