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Too many beaches in Carmel to choose from? Here's a list of must visit beaches to start and places to stay nearby.
More Beachfront Hotels in Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Hofsas House Hotel
Adobe Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
La Playa Carmel
Tradewinds Carmel
Colonial Terrace Inn by the Sea
Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast
Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
Tally Ho Inn
Beach Condos in Carmel
New Listing! Ocean-view Getaway W/ Beach Access 3 Bedroom Home
Banyan - Carmel Condo - Modern Condo
Hyatt Residents Club, Carmel Highlands Inn
Indulge yourself in a spectaclar 2 bedroom unit at the Hyatt Highlands Inn.
Downtown Carmel - Walk To Everything! - 1br/2ba Exec Suite "A"
Downtown Carmel - Walk To Everything! - 2br/1ba Exec Suite "B"
Beach Villas in Carmel
Villa by the Sea, Off Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea
Ocean View Historic Seven Bedroom Villa: Lx41
Lx1: Chateau D' Renaitre - Carmel-by-the-sea Luxury Villa:
Hyatt Residence Club Carmel, Ca
Lx22: Luxury Estate Carmel By The Sea
Lx1a Luxury Contemporary Villa IN THE Middle OF Nature With LAR
Lx41: Ocean View Historic Villa
Ocean Front Villa, Long Term Rental Only: LX5
Beach Hotels in Carmel
Known for its beaches and art galleries, Carmel offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway. With 40 beach hotels and other accommodation options to pick from in this seaside destination, it's a breeze to find one that meets your needs.
As you search for a place to stay by the water in Carmel, consider selecting one of these top beach hotels with high ratings from Expedia travelers.
Normandy Inn - 2.5-star hotel, 5-minute walk from Carmel Beach. It features an outdoor pool, free breakfast, and free WiFi. Guests love the beach locale and breakfast.
Carmel Green Lantern Inn - 3-star bed & breakfast, 6-minute walk from Carmel Beach. Our travelers recommend its beach locale and breakfast. This bed & breakfast boasts free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
Hofsas House Hotel - 2.5-star hotel near Carmel Beach. It offers an outdoor pool, free breakfast, and a sauna. Guest reviews highlight the beach locale and proximity to shopping.
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea - 2.5-star motel near Carmel Beach. It features free full breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Guests love the beach locale and breakfast.
Carmel Mission Inn & Fuse Lounge Café - 3.5-star hotel near Carmel River State Beach. Our travelers recommend its pool and breakfast. This hotel boasts an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a restaurant.
Planning Your Trip to Carmel
If weather is an important factor for your vacation, you can use these local temperature and rainfall averages to decide your travel dates.
- Hottest months: September, October, August, and July, with an average temperature of 69°F
- Coldest months: December, January, February, and March, with an average temperature of 44°F
- Driest months: May, October, April, and November, with an average rainfall of 1.33 inches
- Rainiest months: January, February, December, and March, with an average rainfall of 3.79 inches
Sightseeing in and Around Carmel
After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. If you can't wait to check out the beaches, head to Carmel River State Beach or Monastery Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Experience the area's art galleries and shopping, and make time for local attractions like Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Reserve. Other things to see and do in the area are Bixby Bridge and Carmel Plaza. Visitors also enjoy Carmel for its:- Restaurants
- Cafés
Getting Around Carmel
To get to Carmel, you can fly into Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), the closest major airport, which is located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.
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- Carmel Beach (0.52 mi)
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (2.86 mi)
- Carmel Mission Basilica (0.87 mi)
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course (7.2 mi)
- Bixby Bridge (12.65 mi)
- Carmel River State Beach (1.26 mi)
- Tor House (1.05 mi)
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- Carmel Plaza (0.05 mi)
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