Northeast Carmel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A crowded beach with people and dogs near the water.
A crowded beach with people and dogs near the water.
A sunset over a grassy field with a distant hill.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.

Stay near popular Northeast Carmel attractions

Cherry Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Cherry Center for the Arts during your stay in Carmel. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
See properties

Activities

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

AU$91
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

AU$32
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
See all activities in Carmel

Our pick of the best Northeast Carmel Hotel Deals

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$308 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$308
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,794 reviews)
"Clean room and excellent location."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn

2 out of 5
Carpenter Street and Second Ave Carmel CA
The price is AU$221 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$221
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free parking, a garden and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"We reserved a suite with king bed and the room had plebty of space and comfortable bed. Had a great stay."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Carmel Resort Inn
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
24815 Carpenter St Carmel CA
The price is AU$220 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$220
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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. ...
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is AU$418 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$418
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is AU$316 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$316
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,866 reviews)
"There no room Maintance on my second day.. bathroom used towels left on the floor.. trash not taken out.. walls were not sound proof to a minimum. There was sounds from others room. I can hear clearly people taken showers after midnight. I can hear muffled conversations as I was trying to sleep after ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is AU$437 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$437
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,723 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and room was pretty clean. It wasn’t spectacular for the price we had to pay though and the room was quite small. The design is not the best since the shower didn’t have a door or curtain to prevent water from splashing out and there were some walls that were taking up a lot of ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
See all 1,365 properties in Northeast Carmel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Northeast Carmel

Find the best Northeast Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Northeast Carmel
Learn more about Northeast Carmel
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 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.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a bridge, cliffs, and ocean.

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Point Lobos Ranch.

Northeast Carmel Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia