Title: Visit Carmel Highlands: Best of Carmel Highlands, Carmel Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Carmel Highlands](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Highlands-Carmel-Hotels.0-n6352921-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Carmel](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Carmel](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Carmel Highlands Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Carmel-Highlands.d6352921.Car-Rental-Guide)[Carmel Highlands Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Highlands.d6352921.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Carmel Highlands ## Carmel ![A View of the California Coastline along State Road 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352921/b456eef7-99c6-4710-a435-881d8d06622e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A View of the California Coastline along State Road 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352921/b456eef7-99c6-4710-a435-881d8d06622e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Famous Bixby Bridge on California State Route 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352921/b011f3a4-d765-4ae9-bcb8-8e95dc15a1d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur, Carmel Highlands, Monterey County, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352921/29d947d3-10ef-4839-9bae-b94d79c87cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![China cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089199/b568ecc2-e46c-4c51-8923-1949ab4ab79f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Carmel Highlands Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Carmel travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Carmel.dx6026) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Carmel Beach which includes a beach and landscape views as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134971/c9be2d9c-d441-4e84-9b2c-57e13264b701.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmel Beach 4.5/5(67 reviews) Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Beach-Golden-Rectangle.d6134971.Vacation-Attraction) ![These are golfers approaching the green at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye, in Carmel, California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153458/f1547c4c-b268-48c6-b97c-a425b4a6d99f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Carmel at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Valley-Ranch-Golf-Course-Carmel.d6153458.Vacation-Attraction) ![GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151242/f668985f-40e0-4c15-b76b-a74898fa3125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmel Plaza 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Plaza-Carmel.d6151242.Vacation-Attraction) ![Carmel Mission which includes interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089213/043bc482-a31d-4e8e-b9bb-119be8d506f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmel Mission Basilica 4.5/5(3 reviews) This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Mission-Basilica-Carmel-Point.d6089213.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bixby Bridge featuring landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089201/d0e16716-bf16-4aa8-b51a-edc48a5f924e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bixby Bridge 4.5/5(35 reviews) This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline. [](https://expedia.ca/Bixby-Bridge-Carmel.d6089201.Vacation-Attraction) ![Point Sur Lighthouse featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151252/06c5d16c-6bd9-4c46-b123-76989a400e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Point Sur Lighthouse Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse. [](https://expedia.ca/Point-Sur-Lighthouse-Carmel.d6151252.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/7917f176-2dae-4cd8-826e-fd964ce4d77a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour CA $103 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) ![RadWagon tandem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/ccfaa45d-65fb-459c-b8a7-8b9cf4127440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr CA $109 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-guided-electric-bike-tour.a1385287.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise CA $132 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo CA $32 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details) ![Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental CA $76 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details) ![Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4357753/cec147aa-d50d-46f0-b791-8275e4aaf1e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk CA $75 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-2-hour-point-lobos-nature-walk.a4357753.activity-details) [See all activities in Carmel](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Carmel Highlands Hotel Deals ![Hyatt Carmel Highlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8495/ed62b6eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Carmel Highlands 120 Highland Dr Carmel CA CA $464 CA $598 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (861 reviews) The room was clean, the staff was all quite friendly and helpful, and the views from the room were spectacular. Only problem was that at night the room became quite cold even with extra blankets our first two nights in spite of adjustments made by one of the employees. The third night, our last night, ... Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=8495&PinnedHotelID=8495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101790000/101781800/101781786/fc45a6c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn 120 Highlands Drive Carmel CA CA $401 CA $527 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and Pebble Beach Golf Links are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (214 reviews) Great location and view but the rooms need an upgrade. For the price per night I would expect better decor. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=101781786&PinnedHotelID=101781786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA CA $267 CA $318 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,948 reviews) Everything was great! Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1024&PinnedHotelID=1024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![The Monterey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12377/d1fdaaee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Monterey Hotel 407 Calle Principal Monterey CA CA $123 CA $142 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,512 reviews) Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff! Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=12377&PinnedHotelID=12377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![Carmel Bay View Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1808/6a559ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Bay View Inn Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA CA $211 CA $238 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,505 reviews) great experience and front desk was very helpful Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1808&PinnedHotelID=1808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) ![Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/35900/35893/30af1503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa 700 Munras Ave Monterey CA CA $220 CA $258 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,707 reviews) Third time here and loved it just as much. Rooms are spacious and quiet. The amenities are more than adequate without being fancy. Location is excellent! Lovely pool and pool area. And we love the in-room fireplace, too. We’ll be back! My only request would be to upgrade the electric car charging. ... Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=35893&PinnedHotelID=35893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352921) [See all 1,276 properties in Carmel Highlands](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6352921) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Carmel-Riviera.dx553248635976470319) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carmel Meadows Though Carmel Meadows might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Mission Basilica and Monastery Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Carmel-Meadows.dx553248635976480151) ![Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Carmel, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478285/11a8d055-e3c2-44a0-b075-01d25f053695.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission Fields While visiting Mission Fields, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve and Hatton Canyon. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Mission-Fields.dx553248635976478285) ![Sunset Point - Pebble Beach, California, February 17, 2018: Beautiful sea and rocky point vista along the 17 Mile Drive south of Cypress Point Golf Course overlooking Sunset Point.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473549/0fefea00-8326-4634-ae21-3f23fec04742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carmel Point 4/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Carmel-Point.dx553248635976473549) ![Carmel Valley overlook in panoramic format, Carmel Valley Road in Northern California East of Carmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473761/235fb145-af4a-492b-bc47-1b7a42403d90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hatton Fields While Hatton Fields might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Plaza. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmel-Hatton-Fields.dx553248635976473761) ![View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/682caaf2-addb-4ac9-a4af-aea933be7f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Golden Rectangle 5/5(12 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing. 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