Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

Carmel

A traditional half-timbered building with ivy-covered trees and a red flower border.
A fire station with a red and white fire truck parked in front.
A dog swimming in a body of water.
Two dogs on a sandy beach with waves.
A charming house with a stone facade, a thatched roof, and a bay window.

Stay near popular Northwest Carmel attractions

Carmel Plaza

9.4/10 (960 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Rp1.120.030
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Cannery Row Cross Overs

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Rp162.404
per adult
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

Rp523.885
per adult
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Rp1.174.225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Rp1.264.550
per adult
Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Mini Golf 9 Hole Course in Monterey

Mini Golf 9 Hole Course in Monterey

Rp325.170
per adult
Mini Golf 9 Hole Course in Monterey
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Top hotels in Northwest Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is Rp3.597.371 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.597.371
Rp4.059.636 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Carmel Bay View Inn
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is Rp7.010.558 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp7.010.558
Rp8.731.298 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"not bad"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hotel Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave Carmel CA
The price is Rp3.376.962 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.376.962
Rp3.993.135 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is Rp4.434.313 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp4.434.313
Rp5.249.375 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The room wasn’t that clean and the antique looking chairs were dirty and stained. It was near shops and parking was accessible."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Carmel Inn And Suites
Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is Rp4.583.066 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp4.583.066
Rp5.172.608 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (972 reviews)
"Stayed for marathon weekend. Great location."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Carmel Fireplace Inn
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is Rp4.638.871 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp4.638.871
Rp5.226.172 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Carmel ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (916 reviews)
"Super friendly staff. Free parking onsite. Ocean view room with balcony. Dog friendly set up. Toilet had a minor issue and they were at our door within 5 minutes to fix. Big room comfy bed. Will definitely come back with my pup"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hofsas House Hotel
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Where to stay in Northwest Carmel

Find the best Northwest Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Jack's Peak

If you're spending some time in Jack's Peak, Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel Travel Guide