Downtown Carmel
Carmel
Visit Downtown Carmel
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 Doud Arcade
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Doud Arcade during your visit to 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
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
I stay here on every trip to Carmel/Monterey for three reasons: 1) Parking 2) Close to downtown 3) Reasonable rates The only negatives on this trip was no "Do not Disturb" placard available to use, and heavy footsteps above (maybe lack of sound insulation?).
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Normandy Inn
Outstanding location in a very well run property. The entire staff is courteous and professional. Included Parking & breakfast were both excellent and our room was large and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Pine Inn
Went mid week April 29th. Quiet, wonderful, clean
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
Celebrated our son's birthday in Carmel. We liked the property location as it was away from the hustle and bustle of the main street. It was a good walk down to the beach and didn't have to worry about finding parking. Nice view from the upstairs room.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
Comfortable room for an affordable price.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
The room was very clean and I felt pampered with amenities such as snacks and robes and slippers. Great location with free parking. Great staff too.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
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 Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica are some notable places to visit nearby.
Carmel Point
If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica are top sights worth seeing.
