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 beautiful 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.
Sunset Center
You can make plans for a show at Sunset Center on your trip to Carmel. Stroll along the pebble beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Reasonable and pleasant find in expensive Carmel.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Carmel
Clean , friendly , and accommodating
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Super cute place and had a great stay. The only thing we noticed was that there wasn't a microwave but other than that we had a pleasant stay! Would recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Stilwell Hotel
Had a great experience. Room and bathroom were massive and and really nice. Only complaint was that you can control all the lights without leaving the bed. Breakfast was good, staff were nice, parking a little tight but manageable. Would go back!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hofsas House Hotel
The room was nice, clean and the hotel was well located for ease of visiting Carmel. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great staff and very accomodating. Very clean, enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 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.
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 Carmel Beach.
Northwest Carmel Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Cannery Row
- Lovers Point
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Monterey Convention Center
- Presidio of Monterey
- Los Padres National Forest
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Del Monte Beach
- Golden State Theatre
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
- Bixby Bridge
