Northwest Carmel Travel Guide
Carmel
Visit Northwest Carmel
Popular places to visit
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 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 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: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Room was clean and nice. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a bummer. Warmer for scrambled eggs and bacon/sausage didn’t keep it warm. 2 mornings the yogurt was completely gone as were the pastries before they were refilled and the gal seemed annoyed that we asked if there ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Carmel
Hotel is very nice. It is located in a very quiet area but walkable to downtown. Very good restaurants located around hotel. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Fireplace is a nice touch in the room.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Good location Affordable Parking limited but available on the street Can be lots of stairs to get to your room
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Stilwell Hotel
Great spot. Close to beach and restaurants
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Briarwood Inn
Clean, small/tiny room, but clean
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Carmel
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights 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.
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.
