Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset
Carmel featuring a garden and a house
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a small town or village
Carmel which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes
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
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
Garrapata Beach which includes rocky coastline

Garrapata State Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Garrapata State Park, a lovely green space in Carmel. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the golf courses.

Garrapata State Park

Activities

Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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

AU$89
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$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.

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

AU$224
per adult
Carmel Valley Village: Wine Tasting Tours in a 1970 VW bus.
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

AU$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

Monterey: Surfing Rental Package

AU$40
per adult
Monterey: Surfing Rental Package
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

AU$257
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

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$277 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$277
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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! (1,078 reviews)
"Person at desk was over the top helpful!"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Carmel Bay View Inn
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$425 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$425
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (830 reviews)
"Enjoyed a lot! Would go back again!"

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Hotel Carmel
Hofsas House Hotel
Hofsas House Hotel
2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street, Between 3rd & 4th Ave, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$293 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$293
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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 Carmel ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (726 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Hofsas House Hotel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$163 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful stay! Will be back."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Stilwell Hotel
Stilwell Hotel
4 out of 5
San Carlos St at 5th Ave, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$1,102 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$1,102
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (194 reviews)
"Beautiful property nestled in downtown Carmel. I will be back... the brick oven pizzas were delicious.. Rooms are spacious and modern, staff is extremely pleasant."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Stilwell Hotel
Briarwood Inn
Briarwood Inn
3 out of 5
San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th, Carmel, CA
The price is AU$303 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$303
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (672 reviews)
"Nice, convenient location to shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

Briarwood Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest 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 Sunset Center 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 Sunset Center and Carmel Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(5 area reviews)

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

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
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a house, a fountain and skyline

Carmel Point

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point

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