Northwest Carmel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Our pick of the best Northwest Carmel Hotel Deals
Carmel Bay View Inn
"Everything was perfect except the person at the front desk. Came across as rude and unhelpful."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Stilwell Hotel
"We arrived a little early but the room was not ready and told the room would be ready at the time of checking in at 4pm. We returned at 4:40pm without being notified by text or email that the room was ready. Soon after checking in we received the text that the room was ready?"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
"Great place to stay with very thoughtful amenities including a small breakfast delivered every morning in a basket, texts from the front desk to check in periodically and and well-conceived design and comfort elements at every turn. Didn’t want to leave! Great stay!"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
"Couldn’t turn on tv Fan was dirty Bed ok not comfy"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hofsas House Hotel
"It was a great place. Amazing staff, very clean, all the necessary amenities and very close to anywhere you want to go. Would definitely book again."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hotel Carmel
"We had booked a room in the courtyard with a fireplace. Upon our arrival we were notified that our room was "exchanged" to a handicap room without a fireplace and in an upper floor. Their excuse was that they overbooked so their problem became ours."
Reviewed on 1 June 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.
