L'Auberge Carmel

Upscale rooms & suites in a bright hotel with a pool, plus free Wi-Fi & champagne breakfast. Set in a 1905 mansion on a residential street, this refined, stone-fronted hotel is a 7-minute walk from Carmel Beach, 4 miles from Point Lobos State Reserve and 6 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Breezy rooms offer a beach-cottage vibe, plush platform beds, and ocean or garden views, and include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some have patios and fireplaces, and luxe suites offer sitting areas with pull-out sofas. Complimentary amenities include a champagne breakfast buffet and a shuttle to Carmel restaurants. An on-site landmark bar serves cocktails and light bites, and there's a lush garden courtyard with a heated pool.

Nestled in Carmel-by-the-Sea, this cozy Craftsman-style inn boasts chic rooms with fireplaces, complimentary breakfast, and a charming courtyard—perfect for a laid-back getaway.

Nestled in a cozy nook, this charming spot offers a delightful brunch menu packed with vibrant flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

This cozy Comfort Inn offers spacious, thoughtfully designed rooms just minutes from Carmel Beach and the heart of the city, plus warm hospitality and good breakfast.

Step into the 1920s at this chic, celebrity-owned Carmel hotel, where old-world elegance meets pet-friendly charm just a stroll from downtown.

Straightforward B&B with warm rooms, suites & a courtyard, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & parking. A 5-minute walk from the beach, this casual B&B is a block from upscale shopping on Ocean Avenue, and a mile from the Carmel Mission Basilica and Museum. Warm, individually decorated rooms feature free Wi-Fi, 55-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations, plus marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Suites add separate sitting areas, fireplaces, minifridges and private decks. Parking is free. A buffet breakfast is served on weekdays, and continental breakfast is available on weekends. There's also a courtyard.

Vintage eatery in a 1927 cottage offering classic American fare, afternoon tea & specialty foods.

Informal restaurant & bar serving small plates, seafood specialties, grills & pasta, plus cocktails.

Counter-serve cafe dispensing gourmet, locally-sourced meals & drinks amid country-chic surrounds.

Cultura Comida y Bebida is an upscale bistro where vibrant, shareable Mexican dishes meet a cozy, lively ambiance and attentive service.