Northwest Carmel

Carmel

A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a rocky outcrop, and a person walking.
A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.
A traditional half-timbered building with ivy-covered trees and a red flower border.
A charming house with a stone facade, a thatched roof, and a bay window.
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."

Stay near popular Northwest Carmel attractions

Carmel Plaza

9.4/10 (960 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

€21
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

€11
per traveller
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with a Marine Guide

€63
per adult
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with a Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

€67
per adult
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Cannery Row Cross Overs

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

€8
per adult
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

€85
per adult
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in Northwest 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 €140 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
€140
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,855 reviews)
"Perfect weather for November. Property is well maintained and situated walking distance to downtown."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is €141 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
€141
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Carmel Fireplace Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
489 4th Avenue Carmel CA
The price is €117 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
€117
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is €333 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
€333
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Cute hotel. Rooms have all the snacks and fridge bar items from days gone by which was nice including waters, wine. Espresso machine was nice touch BUT a hot water kettle would have been great for the rest of us. Nice balcony. Nice robes. Breakfast fruits hard boiled eggs breads in a nice spread. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel Carmel
Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn

3 out of 5
San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th Carmel CA
The price is €168 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
€168
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (950 reviews)
"Parking here is tight but sufficient (only certain rooms come with parking). Th room we had was equipped with a jetted tub. Very nice but it contributed to a slight musty smell. Not a complaint, I would expect this smell, just something to be aware of. Great location, very walkable."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Briarwood Inn
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is €166 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
€166
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Monterey ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (965 reviews)
"People very friendly,rooms and bathrooms clean and very nice, close to everything, walking distance to the stores. I’d like to go back"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Hofsas House Hotel
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Where to stay in Northwest Carmel

Find the best Northwest Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street sign with directions to City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, HWY 1, Public Parking 2 Blks, Carmel Mission, and Sunset Center.

Downtown Carmel

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

A house with a unique architectural style, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Golden Rectangle

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

A riverbank with sand and rocks, a calm river, and a mountainous landscape in the background.

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
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Northeast Carmel

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

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a clear blue sea, and a mountainous backdrop.

Carmel Point

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

Northwest Carmel

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