Golden Rectangle, CA

Carmel

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Carmel Beach

9.6/10 (5,436 reviews)
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
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Things to do

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

￥9,896
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

￥15,163
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

￥11,971
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

￥10,375
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

￥10,375
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

￥3,191
per traveler
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
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Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is ￥123,289 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
￥123,289
￥149,561 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Charming boutique hotel. Outstanding ambiance and service. Smaller, but beautifully decorated rooms. Breakfast service and food quality was excellent. The bar was cozy and inviting. Staff were courteous and friendly. One of our favorite hotel stays!"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

La Playa Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA
The price is ￥58,201 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
￥58,201
￥72,394 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Carmel Beach Hotel
Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn

3.5 out of 5
7th Avenue & Lincoln Street Carmel CA
The price is ￥52,361 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
￥52,361
￥59,441 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"love this place, but please don't use lip sync singers"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Cypress Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥41,115 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
￥41,115
￥48,632 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is ￥29,877 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
￥29,877
￥35,538 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,866 reviews)
"There no room Maintance on my second day.. bathroom used towels left on the floor.. trash not taken out.. walls were not sound proof to a minimum. There was sounds from others room. I can hear clearly people taken showers after midnight. I can hear muffled conversations as I was trying to sleep after ..."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
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 ￥37,034 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
￥37,034
￥49,153 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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Where to stay in Golden Rectangle

Find the best Golden Rectangle areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger

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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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 Beach and Carmel Plaza.

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Southeast Carmel

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

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Northwest Carmel

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

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Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Point Lobos Ranch.

Golden Rectangle, CA