Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Carmel Plaza

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 Plaza
Carmel Beach which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

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 Valley Ranch Golf Course
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(1 review)

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Bixby Bridge showing landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge

Bixby Bridge

4.5/5(12 reviews)

This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.

Bixby Bridge
Monastery Beach

Monastery Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Monastery Beach

Activities

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

AU$95
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

AU$107
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

AU$30
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
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Our pick of the best Northwest 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
The price is AU$236 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$236
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,340 reviews)
"The place was clean and the room was spacious and comfortable. The location is excellent! Right in town so you can walk to shops and restaurants. Breakfast is simple but very nice to have to start the day. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Carmel Bay View Inn
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$491 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$491
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (953 reviews)
"One of my favorite places to stay in Carmel. Clean, friendly staff, dog friendly & beautiful grounds"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hotel Carmel
Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel

4 out of 5
San Carlos St at 5th Ave, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$793 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$793
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay Aquarium are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (391 reviews)
"What an amazing property. Perfect location. Beautiful cozy spaces with outdoor gathering. Be sure to brinf home a bottle of wine and eat pizza on the patio. Breakfast is so unique and the staff give great service. 10/10 stay in every aspect."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Stilwell Hotel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Card was charged 2 days prior to stay when it says charged at check in and receptionist said take it up with manager"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Mission Street at Third Avenue, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$457 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$457
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (797 reviews)
"We booked an Ocean view room, and it was nice w the balcony sit and see the views"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Tradewinds Carmel
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street, Between 3rd & 4th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$343 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$343
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions 17-Mile ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (801 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hofsas House Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Carmel

Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

Downtown Carmel

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

Downtown Carmel
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Northeast Carmel

4/5(3 area reviews)

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

Northeast Carmel
Forest Theater Guild which includes a garden and theatre scenes

Southeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(5 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle
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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.

Carmel Woods
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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.

High Meadows

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