Downtown Carmel, CA

Carmel

A coastal residential area with houses along the shoreline, rocky cliffs, and dense trees in the background.
A traditional half-timbered building with ivy-covered trees and a red flower border.
A fire station with a red and white fire truck parked in front.
A charming house with a stone facade, a thatched roof, and a bay window.
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."

Stay near popular Downtown Carmel attractions

Carmel Plaza

9.4/10 (960 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carmel Plaza during your visit to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.
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Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

￥11,766
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

￥9,727
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

￥14,904
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

￥1,883
per traveler
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

￥10,197
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

￥10,197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Downtown Carmel Hotel Deals

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is ￥22,090 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
￥22,090
￥25,010 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Carmel Bay View Inn
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is ￥30,035 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
￥30,035
￥34,513 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic experience every time I stay here. From the rooms, the staff, the cleanliness of every area of the property, and its prime location. 10 out of 10!"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2026

Pine Inn
Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn

3.5 out of 5
7th Avenue & Lincoln Street Carmel CA
The price is ￥52,201 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
￥52,201
￥59,270 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Excellent comfortable highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026

Cypress Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is ￥16,813 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
￥16,813
￥21,311 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and bathroom. I just didn’t like the big cabinet which looks old and scary."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026

Carmel Inn And Suites
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ￥34,006 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
￥34,006
￥40,370 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is ￥19,273 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
￥19,273
￥22,692 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Pacific
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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A house with a unique architectural style, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Golden Rectangle

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

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

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a rocky outcrop, and a person walking.

Northwest Carmel

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

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

Northeast Carmel

Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a clear blue sea, and a mountainous backdrop.

Carmel Point

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel, CA