Aerial View of Carmel Valley Ranch
Carmel Valley Ranch
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Carmel Valley Ranch

California ranch playground.
Located on 500 acres of rolling hills and vineyards, Carmel Valley Ranch offers a bucolic Northern California wine country experience. The ranch provides a range of activities—from golf and tennis to hiking and beekeeping lessons.
Insider Tip

Visit the Carmel Valley Ranch apiary for guided beekeeping experiences, where guests can learn about the hives and sample honey produced on-site.

Explore Carmel Valley Ranch

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Where You’re Staying

All suites include spacious outdoor decks and bedroom fireplaces, with views of surrounding vineyards, the golf course, and the Carmel Valley. Select suites include outdoor soaking tubs.

Where to Dine

Signature restaurant, Valley Kitchen, focuses on cuisine made with local ingredients, including produce from The Ranch’s organic garden. Set next to the golf course, Clubhouse Grill serves casual fare such as burgers and sandwiches. River Ranch Bar & Grill offers a varied menu and grab-and-go selections in a historic 132-year-old building by the family pool.

Where to Relax

Unwind across three scenic pools or in the lush full-service Spa Aiyana, where treatments draw from native flowers, herbs, and plants. Enjoy more than 50 complimentary weekly wellness classes, including various yoga styles (Hilltop, Hatha, Vinyasa, Sunrise) and Pilates options (mat, fusion, foot strength), plus guided hikes across the grounds.

What to Do

Explore nature with activities like falconry, guided off-road excursions, or join the garden meet & greet. Enjoy a picnic with Sicilian mini donkeys Pablo & Paco, or hike a variety of trails with spectacular ranch views. Kids enjoy immersive programs, while activities such as tastings at the on-site creamery and golf are popular with guests of all ages.

Features
Family-Friendly
Golf Course
Pet-Friendly
Fitness Center
Pool
Wellness
Tennis Court
Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging
Garden
Remote
Water Refill Stations
Wheelchair Accessible
Wildlife Activities
Nature Activities
What Makes Carmel Valley Ranch Family-Friendly:
Daily supervised children's club
Babysitting services
Complimentary children’s amenities
Dedicated family pool
Entry-level rooms that accommodate 4+ people
Connecting rooms available that accommodate 4+ people

Location of Carmel Valley Ranch

One Old Ranch Road. Carmel-By-The-Sea, California 93923 United States

Monterey Peninsula Airport.

FINE HOTELS + RESORTS
At Carmel Valley Ranch, Platinum Card Members receive:*
For stays at Carmel Valley Ranch beginning on 1/1/27, Platinum Card Members receive:*
  • 12pm check-in, when available
  • Room upgrade upon arrival, when available
  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Credit: US$ 100 Property credit to be used during stay.
  • Credit: US$ 100 Property credit to be used during stay.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Guaranteed 4pm check-out
  • Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.

To receive your benefits, send your booking request via the Amex Experiences app.

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