Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Carmel which includes street scenes, a small town or village and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Carmel Plaza

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 Plaza
Carmel Beach which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

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 Valley Ranch Golf Course
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(1 review)

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Monastery Beach

Monastery Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Monastery Beach
Bixby Bridge showing landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge

Bixby Bridge

4.5/5(12 reviews)

This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.

Bixby Bridge

Activities

Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

AU$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea

Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

AU$188
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

AU$32
per adult
Carmel by the Sea 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

AU$220
per adult
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

AU$251
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Our pick of the best Northwest Carmel Hotel Deals

Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$611 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$611
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (861 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious. Bed extremely comfortable. Staff was great. Loved the area. Convenient for walking to shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Hotel Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$392 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$392
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,118 reviews)
"Excellent location, nice property, ample breakfast, clean and comfortable room."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Carmel Bay View Inn
Stilwell Hotel
Stilwell Hotel
4 out of 5
San Carlos St at 5th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$802 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$802
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
"Lovely place in great location! Plus delicious pizzas available in courtyard"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Stilwell Hotel
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4 out of 5
Ocean And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$444 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$444
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
"We had a wonderful relaxing time. Beautiful boutique hotel with a great breakfast."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$225 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect location!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Hofsas House Hotel
Hofsas House Hotel
2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street, Between 3rd & 4th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$356 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$356
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Monterey ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (739 reviews)
Beautiful sunset view
"Hofsa House is really nice. We had an ocean view room and were able to watch the beautiful sunset from the balcony! The only problem was the fact that the walls a very thin and the guests in the next room were very loud late into the night."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Hofsas House Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Carmel

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Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
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Northeast Carmel

4/5(3 area reviews)

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northeast Carmel
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

When in Southeast Carmel, you can plan a visit to Carmel Plaza and Carmel Mission Basilica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southeast Carmel
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Golden Rectangle

5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Golden Rectangle
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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.

Carmel Woods
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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.

High Meadows

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