Northwest Carmel Travel Guide
Carmel
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
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.
Point Sur Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Carmel with a trip to Point Sur Lighthouse. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
We stayed twice on the way to San Francisco and back - each time was a joy.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Room was really nice bigger than I was expecting
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Carmel
Clean, spacious room. Nice amenities and excellent location.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Stilwell Hotel
Great room and location
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hofsas House Hotel
Front desk staff was very nice and accommodating, and the continental breakfast hit the spot. Super cool and chic ambience would definitely come back!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
First time staying and won’t be the last; we enjoyed the amenities and every staff member we met was so nice. I really enjoyed the spa, too. Thank you for a great stay!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 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 Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 Plaza and Carmel Beach.
