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.
Garrapata State Park
Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities such as golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Top hotels in Northeast Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
We love this hotel! Friendly staff, rooms are clean and spacious, with fireplaces. Swimming pool. Free parking. Close to everything. Easy walk to restaurants and shops. Grocery next door. Reasonably priced, too.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Loved our stay!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
Very clean rooms , great locations, and staff was extremely accommodating.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Carmel Resort Inn
Clean, quiet location, but basic. Needs more cutlery and crockery for a family. Overall good value.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great location and the included breakfast package was awesome
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Room was very old and carpet was
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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.
