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.
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
Good location
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Carmel
Another delightful stat at Hotel Carmel. The perfect walkable location to enjoy downtown Carmel.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
All of the staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel is close to everything downtown. Will definitely recommend and come back! Thank you!
Reviewed on 14 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
Very modern clean and nice hotel. Great location you can walk anywhere in downtown. Nice pizza menu at night
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
We were provided with an upgraded harbor view room for a minimal fee. Gorgeous! Can't beat the ambiance.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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 Del Monte Shopping Center.
