If your trip to Carmel Highlands is all booked but your itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a helping hand.If your family and friends ask why you're heading here, just show them some images of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. These noteworthy attractions will ensure you have an unforgettable trip.Plan a stop at Carmel River State Beach. It's one attraction you'll usually find on most visitors' to-do lists. Monastery Beach and Garrapata State Park are also nearby and worth a pit stop.