Northwest Carmel
Carmel
Visit Northwest Carmel
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.
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
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
Nice hotel, outdoor entrances. Clean, nice bathroom with amenities. Electric fireplace in room. Comfortable bed but pillows were a bit overstuffed. There is handicapped park8ng & entrances with an elavator. Staff super friendly & helpful. Comment: look for the heater in room as it is not obvious ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Carmel
This place was perfect. It was nicer than I expected. People were super nice, the place was clean, and right in town.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Stilwell Hotel
Alll was great but the water pressure and water temp in shower. Water pressure was very low and the water in shower didn’t get hot. Other than that all was great!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hofsas House Hotel
Properties old and has not been remodeled in several decades. There are no elevators and four flights of stairs down to the parking lot so you wanna consider that if you stay here. Also, the furniture is sold and the walls are paper thin. I think it would be a good value if you paid $200 a ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
Enjoyed our stay. We really loved the fireplace in the room! Nice touch as well as the room service light breakfast delivered every morning! A design complimentary parking spot at the hotel next to our room was a big plus in Carmel! Several nice restaurants & pubs nearby.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Had a nice stay, close to shopping and restaurants.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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 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.
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.
