

Carmel's Golden Rectangle neighborhood is home to attractions such as Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Carmel's Downtown Carmel neighborhood is home to attractions such as Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade.

Carmel's Northwest Carmel neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Carmel's Southeast Carmel neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Carmel's Northeast Carmel neighborhood offers attractions including Cherry Center for the Arts.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Carmel Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Carmel. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Monterey State Beach, San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, and Asilomar State Beach.

You might want to practice your swing at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course, a golf course located 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from central Carmel. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch is also nearby.