Northeast Carmel Travel Guide
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Visit Northeast Carmel
Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
Point Sur Lighthouse
Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Top hotels in Northeast Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
"Friendly staff!!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
"Super clean. Great parking. Quiet. Some rooms are upstairs without an elevator"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Carmel Resort Inn
"Yes they are pet friendly, 30.00 per pet per night though which is pretty steep after taxes."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
"I would stay over and over! A wonderful, cozy Inn. It has a warm, and artsy European feel. Great staff and amenities!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
"Everything was excellent and the personal is outstanding"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Raven the manager was great and helpful"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast Carmel
Northwest Carmel
If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.
