Northwest Carmel Travel Guide
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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
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
"Easy to find, great access to pull in and park, friendly and helpful front desk staff, room was basic but nice, comfortable bed, temp, bathroom. Breakfast was basic but covered standard fare."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Stilwell Hotel
"Still well was a great experience in a great location"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
"The staff was kind and informative. The public areas were beautiful Ly landscaped with relaxing water features. The rooms were spotless and decorated in the style of a zen meditation center - smoothing art, a fountain, bamboo…. The breakfast baskets were generous filled with quality goodies."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
"Location is great, the room was filthy, the fat ceiling was covered with dust, ceiling, walls, and curtains were covered in dust too. Drawers were dirty with things left behind from others, the drawers in the night stand were broken, and the mattress was extremely hard, we hardly slept and woke up ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Briarwood Inn
"The room was pretty clean, but there was hair on the bathroom floor. Breakfast was not offered as stated in description. Overall, a pretty poor value."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Carmel Fireplace Inn
"Nice and cozy spot. Room was clean. Fireplace was easy to use. All of the staff were very friendly. It was within walking distance from everything. And they accommodate dogs! Definitely would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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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 Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.
Carmel Woods
While there might not be top attractions in Carmel Woods, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.
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 Beach and Carmel Plaza.
