Northeast Carmel Travel Guide
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Visit Northeast Carmel
Popular places to visit
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Carmel at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Carmel Plaza
You can enjoy retail therapy at Carmel Plaza during your trip to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Carmel Mission Basilica
This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.
Bixby Bridge
This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.
Point Sur Lighthouse
Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.
Things to do
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Northeast Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Parking was great, right outside our door. Didn’t try the breakfast. Front desk gentleman was very good and explained everything.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
We enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious, and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was spacious, too.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Carmel Resort Inn
The place was cute bur the outside needs a little touch up. The bathroom is supee small and the roiler paper holder was falling off the wall. I wish there was a small table to eat at, but other than that it was cozy.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
The room was very clean and I felt pampered with amenities such as snacks and robes and slippers. Great location with free parking. Great staff too.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The room was prepared neatly upon arrival but there were huge carpet stains inside and on the balcony. The chairs looked like rats ate at the arm rests and our feet turned black walking around the room. We booked a stay for 4 people but for some reason the towels were only prepped for a stay of 3, ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The staff are phenomenal. Friendly, attentive and focused on comfortfor each guest.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast Carmel
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
High Meadows
While High Meadows may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Carmel Woods
While there might not be top attractions in Carmel Woods, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
