Hyatt Carmel Highlands

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High on a hill overlooking the Pacific, this place has superb views; accommodations include king rooms with fireplaces, suites with personal Jacuzzis, and full town houses with many perks. The excellent meals at the inn's Pacific's Edge restaurant ($$$$) are a blend of French and California cuisine. Even if you don't dine here, order a cocktail and appetizers in the ocean-view Sunset Lounge.

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Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005

Amenities: Beach, Pool, Spa

This hotel has been a world-famous getaway since it opened in 1917. From its 11-acre perch on the cliffs overlooking the crashing waves of Big Sur, this pine-shrouded boutique resort commands one of the most awe-inspiring views on the…

Four miles south of Carmel on a 12-acre cliff above Point Lobos, this inn has attracted honeymooners, business executives, and celebrities, including Madonna, Walt Disney, and Marlon Brando. It's rustic yet luxurious, with wildflowers gracing its pathways, plenty of character, and an exclusive atmosphere. The old-style main lounge, from 1916, affords panoramic coastal vistas. Guest rooms are...

Epic ocean views, impeccable service and generous modern amenities are all available to you in our Carmel, California hotel. With on-site restaurants including Pacific’s Edge, California Market and Sunset Lounge you will enjoy our Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast.