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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Northwest Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn
improve: The breakfast was fine, but parking was limited and one evening due to lack of any spots I tried to park in a narrow single spot on far top covered area. there are these round cylindrical cement on the bases of the wall and my car could not pass through and caused damages to low part of ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Carmel
We did not utilize the mini bar related items or the small breakfast provided.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hofsas House Hotel
We got ocean view but ocean was too far.no balcony.breakfast was only coffee and cake wouldn't call it breakfast. No air condition in room.was so hot in our room we paid $300 per night in weekdays really expensive for that type of room.if you are going to go get the cheapest room not the ocean ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Tradewinds Carmel
What a gorgeous hotel for couples! Romantic setting, great ocean views for many rooms like ours with a large private balcony. We chose a King Bed, Ocean View room. There is a wonderful choice of breakfast items delivered to your doorstep at your specified time in the morning. This hotel has beautiful ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Parking was fairly easy, staff was helpful, but rooms themselves need a lil TLC. Beds were hard and uncomfortable and the tv was not working properly.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Stilwell Hotel
The staff were kind and helpful. The hotel is very clean. The bed was extremely comfortable. The breakfast was excellent! Can’t wait to stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 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 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.
