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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Staff was very friendly and location was close to all the shops. It was quiet and beds were comfy.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Carmel
Staff and very friendly and accommodating. Room and facilities very nice.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Great location to the main road which is about a five minute walk. Walking distance to the beach which is about 15 minutes. Dog friendly, quiet and nice staff.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hofsas House Hotel
Very frienfly
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
Had a amazing ADA room with balcony and King bed, extra large tub for soaking, and the room was fantastic.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Stilwell Hotel
Staff was friendly and helpful. The outside seating lovely. Breakfast was great and if you don’t order a pizza and salad and sip some wine outside on that patio in front of the fire you have missed a lot
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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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.
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.
