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.
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.
Folktale Winery and Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Folktale Winery and Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Our pick of the best Northwest Carmel Hotel Deals
Carmel Bay View Inn
It was good, people were nice and the location is great. Breakfast was nice, wish there was more but we simply appreciated that there was food available.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Carmel
Way overpriced. Pictures on the website are misleading. This is a motel and one in need of a renovation. Breakfast, staff, and location are good though
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Stilwell Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room, and delicious breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hofsas House Hotel
Morning Food options was not worth mentioning. After seeing the options, I left property. Actual condition of Property was not as advertised. The pictures were totally inaccurate. Would not Recommend or stay at property again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
We absolutely loved her hassle-free stay. Hotel is in a great location... the parking & breakfast delivery to our room was very welcome icing on the cake!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
We stayed in a King with a day bed room. It was
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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.
