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
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carmel Beach during your travels in Carmel? Take in the entertainment choices and sunsets in the area.
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
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Carmel Mission Basilica during your travels in Carmel. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Bixby Bridge
You can find out about the history of Carmel when you stop by Bixby Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Garrapata State Park
Enjoy a trip to Garrapata State Park and popular activities such as golfing in Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
The room was clean and our check-in went smoothly. We had two rooms between 6 of us.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel Carmel
Went to have ThxG with some friends in Pacific Grove. Great time. Great weather. Communed with the Otters in Kayak's in Monterey Bay. Enjoyed Carmel once again. All told - wonderful visit and trip.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
We Love staying at the Wayfarer!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hofsas House Hotel
Dated decor. Location was very convenient to shops and restaurants. Price was good compared to other hotels.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Stilwell Hotel
Orlando at the front is excellent. The property is spectacular.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Was nice
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
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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 Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.
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.
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 Del Monte Shopping Center.
Northwest Carmel Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Cannery Row
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Presidio of Monterey
- Del Monte Beach
- Monterey Convention Center
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Los Padres National Forest
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Golden State Theatre
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Bixby Bridge
- Munras Avenue
